“The Waterfall,” a genre painting created in 1912 by Franz Marc, is an oil-on-canvas artwork belonging to the Cubism art movement. With dimensions of 165.1 x 158.12 cm, this painting is part of a private collection.
The artwork presents a dynamic composition, where cubist elements are evident through fragmented forms and geometric abstractions. A prominent waterfall cascades down the scene, its flowing water rendered with a vivid blue and white swirling motion. To the left of the waterfall, a solitary, stylized figure, perhaps an animal, stands against a backdrop of angular shapes in muted hues. On the right, three abstracted human forms in varied postures seem to engage with their environment, blending into the organic, vibrant red and green terrain that dominates this side of the composition. The overall effect is a harmonious interplay of natural and human elements, unified by Marc’s distinctive use of bold colors and linear constructs.