The artwork entitled “Horse and Dog” was crafted by Franz Marc in 1913. This piece belongs to the Cubism art movement and falls under the genre of animal painting.
The artwork portrays a harmonious yet abstract depiction of a horse and a dog, rendered in the distinctive angular lines and fragmented forms characteristic of Cubism. The use of predominantly blue and earthy tones lends a tranquil yet dynamic essence to the composition. The horse, with its powerful, sweeping lines and blocky construction, contrasts with the more subdued presence of the dog, which is shown in an elongated and somewhat streamlined form. The overall arrangement of geometric shapes and the interaction of curves and planes illustrate the artist’s innovative approach to form and color within the animal painting genre.