The Large Blue Horses
Franz Marc · 1911
Why it's great
Three blue horses lean together in a curve that echoes the hills behind them. Franz Marc, who loved animals, said blue was the color of strength and spirit, so he painted these horses without any ordinary horse colors. He made the painting in 1911.
Where to see it
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Hang it on your wall
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Franz Marc was born in Munich, Germany, and loved painting animals as a symbol of purity. He co-founded the Blue Rider group with Wassily Kandinsky, and he used bold colors like blue and yellow to express feelings. He lived in Bavaria. He died in World War I in 1916 at age 36.
