Franz Marc: Horses

by Andreas Schalhorn, Andreas Vetter, Klaus Zeeb

Like no other artist, Franz Marc pursued the representation of the horse--a central topic in the fine arts--as his life's work. As a painter and co-founder of the "Blaue Reiter" he created symbolic, visionary images which today stand among the icons of modernism. This publication presents an overview of Marc's paintings, drawings, gouaches and a number of famous postcards--from his nature studies of 1905 and 1906 to the sketches he made on the eve of World War I. During this short period of time, the horse motif became increasingly central, especially after Marc moved from Munich to the secluded upper Bavarian village of Sindelsdorf. With a skill for precise observation and intuitive understanding, Marc attempted an ''animalization of art,'' in which the horse became both subject and expression of the hope for better and more organic existence.

Genres: Art

284 pages, Hardcover

First published October 2, 2000

Reviews

[Oceana2602 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Franz Marc. Horses.

What more is there to say?

I don't feel quite qualified to comment on his style, and even if I were, I doubt I could say something that hasn't been said about him before. All I can say is that this is a beautiful book, with a beautiful selection of his horse paitings. Also a nice alternative for those of us who like to look at his paintings but don't necessarily want to have prints of them on their walls. (prints, because if you can afford originals, you are probably not hanging around here reading my review of this book).

Anyway, if you like Franz Marc and/or if you like horses, try to get yourself a copy of this book. It's pretty and worth its money.

[Carmen · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my favorite painters, Franz Marc gives life and interest to animals, especially horses. A Bavarian, he was one of the founding members of the Blaue Reiter group. Unfortunately World War I cut his life short. I just feel joyful and playful when I see his pictures.