Broken Forms (1914) by Franz Marc

Broken Forms - Franz Marc - 1914

Artwork Information

TitleBroken Forms
ArtistFranz Marc
Date1914
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions112 x 84.5 cm
Art MovementCubism
Current LocationSolomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York City, NY, US

About Broken Forms

The artwork titled “Broken Forms” was created by Franz Marc in 1914. This abstract painting embodies elements of the Cubist art movement and was rendered in oil on canvas. Measuring 112 by 84.5 centimeters, it is part of the collection at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum located in New York City, New York, United States.

The artwork itself features a dynamic composition of vibrant colors and fragmented shapes. The array of forms interlock and overlap, creating a sense of depth and complexity. The palette employed by Marc is rich and varied, with bold blues, greens, reds, and yellows creating a visual harmony that captures the eye. The brushwork is smooth, with the transitions between colors subtly blended in places, contributing to the cohesive but disintegrated appearance that is characteristic of Cubism.

There is an absence of identifiable figures or objects, which prompts viewers to focus on the interplay of form and color. The abstract nature of the work invites contemplation and personal interpretation, leaving the meaning of the composition open to the viewer’s imagination. The “Broken Forms” is a prime example of how Cubist artists broke with traditional representational art to explore the possibilities of abstraction.

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