“The Large Blue Horses,” a masterwork created by Franz Marc in 1911, is an oil on canvas painting that resides within the Expressionist movement. This animal painting, measuring 104.78 by 181.61 cm, is currently housed at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US.
The artwork is a striking depiction of three monumental blue horses with their bodies intertwined in a vibrant, abstract landscape. The horses are rendered in a rich, deep blue, emphasizing their powerful and almost monumental presence. The background swirls with dynamic patches of vivid colors – greens, yellows, reds, and oranges – creating a sense of fluidity and motion that sets the horses against a fantastical backdrop. The expressive use of color and form illustrates the emotional and spiritual essence of the horses over their realistic details. This painting exemplifies Marc’s profound connection with animals and his belief in their purity, as well as his innovative approach within the Expressionist movement.
