The Tower of Blue Horses
Franz Marc · 1913
Why it's great
Four bright blue horses stand huddled together in a landscape of red, yellow and purple. Franz Marc believed animals were pure and innocent, and he used colors to show feelings, not to match real life. The painting disappeared during World War II and has never been found. It is one of the most famous lost paintings.
👀 Look closer!
How many blue horses can you count? Can you spot where they are touching each other?
Where to see it
📍 Missing since World War II
Hang it on your wall
Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
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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.
