“Picture with Cattle” by Franz Marc, created in 1913, is an oil painting on canvas that embodies the principles of Cubism. Measuring 92 by 130.8 centimeters, this animal painting is currently housed in the Neue Pinakothek in Munich, Germany.
The artwork presents a dynamic and abstract representation of cattle amidst a vividly colored and fragmented environment. Executed in the Cubist style, the painting deconstructs the natural forms into geometric shapes and planes, orchestrating a complex interplay of lines and colors. Dominant hues of green, blue, and orange converge and contrast, encapsulating movement and vitality. The cattle themselves are discernible through the disrupted yet harmonious arrangement of shapes, inviting viewers to perceive the animals within the swirling abstraction. The painting’s intricate composition and emotive use of color reflect Marc’s innovative approach to depicting the animal world within the framework of Cubism.