Blue horse

Date: 1911
Medium: oil on canvas
Dimensions: 112.5 x 84.5

"Blue Horse" (German "Blauer Reiter") is an oil painting by the German expressionist painter Franz Marc . This work was created in 1911 and is one of his major works. "Blue Horse" is a strongly abstracted depiction of a horse. Franz Marc had a special affinity for the subject of animals, especially horses, and this love of nature and animals was a frequent motif in his art. Marc used a strong abstraction in depicting the horse. The figure of the horse is reduced to basic shapes and lines, which gives the impression of strength and energy.

The image carries a strong sense of movement and dynamism. The horse is shown jumping up and Marc was able to capture the moment the horse appears to float through the air. Franz Marc believed that colors and shapes have spiritual meaning and the ability to communicate emotions and thoughts. The "blue horse" can be seen as a symbol not only of the horse, but also of freedom, wild spirit and spiritual awakening.

The painting "Blue Horse" is a typical example of the expressionist artistic direction, which emphasized emotional and subjective expression. Marc tried to express his deep feelings and opinions through his works.

Marc painted picture Blue horse in 1911. Prevailing color of this fine art print is vivid and its shape is portrait. Original size is 112.5 x 84.5. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Franz Marc (1880-1916). German Expressionist painter, whose full name is Franz Moritz Wilhelm Marc. He was one of the founders of the art group Der Blaue Reiter. He had a long-term friendship with August Macke. By far, he most frequently painted animals (horses, deer and cats). He even bought and raised deer. He did not paint animals for zoological catalogues but sought to capture their spiritual essence. He used simple and often unnatural colours to convey emotion and the harmony of nature. He died in 1916 at the Battle of Verdun.