Three Animals
1912
Franz Marc believed animals possessed a spiritual innocence that humans had long lost, making them the perfect subjects for his art. In this striking 1912 woodcut, a horse, goat, and sheep-like creature are tangled together in bold, jagged black shapes that feel almost like a puzzle. While he is most famous for his vibrant blue horses and yellow cows, this monochromatic print reveals his raw, graphic side. It captures the energy of the German Expressionist movement, where showing raw emotion was far more important than painting a realistic picture.
- Technique
- Woodcut
- Material
- Ink on paper
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