Zwei Pferde, blaugrün 1911

Franz Marc’s painting, Zwei Pferde, blaugrün, shows two horses rendered in shades of blue and green with loose, expressive lines. I can imagine Marc at work, maybe in his studio, rapidly sketching the forms of the horses, trying to capture their essence with just a few strokes. You know, when you get that feeling like you wanna get something down fast. The blue pigment is applied in broad, gestural strokes, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. Notice how the lines defining the horses are blurred, almost vibrating against the pale ground. Marc's known for his interest in color theory and symbolism, right? Blue, like in this painting, often represented spirituality and transcendence for him. It’s like he’s not just depicting horses, but something more profound, a deeper connection to nature and the animal world. His legacy lives on in so many artists who continue to explore the expressive possibilities of color and form to evoke emotion.