The artwork titled “Resting Horses,” created by Franz Marc in 1912, is a woodcut on paper, representative of the Expressionist movement and categorized within the genre of animal painting.
The artwork depicts a serene scene of horses at rest, rendered in a striking black-and-white style. The horses are portrayed in various resting postures, their forms simplified into bold, curvilinear shapes that convey a sense of calm and tranquility. The use of high contrast in the woodcut technique emphasizes the contours and movements of the horses, aligning with the Expressionist intent to evoke emotional resonance. The absence of detailed background focuses the viewer’s attention entirely on the gentle repose of the animals, capturing the powerful yet peaceful presence of the horses through expressive, minimalist design.