Two Mythical Animals (Zwei Fabeltiere)
1914
Franz Marc, a pioneer of German Expressionism, carved this bold woodcut in 1914, capturing the raw energy of the animal kingdom just before his life was cut short in World War I. The high-contrast black and white design features two intertwined, mythical beasts that look like they're locked in a cosmic dance or a gentle embrace. Marc believed animals possessed a purity humans had lost, and here he strips away realistic details to reveal their spiritual essence through jagged, graphic lines. It's a perfect example of how the 'Blue Rider' group used simple forms to express complex emotions.
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