The artwork titled “Young Boy with a Lamb” was created by Franz Marc in 1911. This piece, rendered in oil on canvas, measures 87.95 by 83.82 cm and belongs to the art movement known as Expressionism. As a genre painting, it is housed in the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork depicts a young boy, devoid of clothing, carrying a lamb across his shoulders. His skin is rendered in a vibrant orange that contrasts dramatically with the green and blue hues of the surrounding water and abstract background forms. The boy’s expression is soft and contemplative, highlighting Marc’s ability to evoke emotion through his use of color and form. The lamb, painted in a yellowish tone, appears calm and at ease in the boy’s arms. The composition is dynamic, characterized by flowing lines and bold color contrasts typical of the Expressionist movement. The background elements merge into almost abstract shapes, contributing to the overall emotional impact and depth of the painting.
