Franz Marc (1880-1916) - Vögel, 1914 Birds- Artprint - 30 x 24 cm
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Beautiful, expressive art print by Franz Marc in the 30 x 24 cm format titled Birds. The work is a high-quality print on stiff paper and in very good condition.
Artist: Franz Marc
Title: Birds
Type: Art print
Technique: Print on stiff paper
Originality: Reproduction
Sheet size: 30 x 24 cm
Condition: New
Origin: Art publisher
Era: Expressionism
Nationality: German art
Franz Marc:
Franz Marc, a central figure of German Expressionism and co-founder of the artist group “Der Blaue Reiter,” is best known for his vividly colored, symbolic depictions of animals. His works, such as “Blue Horse I” and “The Tower of Blue Horses,” illustrate his conviction that animals possess a purer and uncorrupted view of the world. This perspective is shared by artists like Jean-François Millet, who also regarded life and nature as untouched sources of truth, though in a more realistic style.
Marc’s use of intense, often unconventional colors shows a close kinship with the Fauves, especially Henri Matisse, who used color as a primary means of emotional expression. Like Wassily Kandinsky, his close friend and fellow traveler in the “Blue Rider,” Marc believed in the spiritual power of color, which goes beyond mere representation and conveys deeper meaning.
The geometrized forms in Marc’s later works show clear influences of Cubism, particularly from Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. Like these artists, Marc decomposed reality into abstract, geometric elements, yet added a strong emotional and symbolic layer that set him apart from pure formalists. His works, in their spiritual quest and abstraction, also evoke Paul Klee, who likewise sought to make the unseen forces and structures of life visible.
Marc also engaged in a productive dialogue with other artists of the Blue Rider group, such as August Macke, whose colorful, life-affirming works contrasted with Marc’s intense, almost mystical engagement with nature. Yet both artists shared the goal of developing a new, modern visual language that goes beyond traditional representation.
Marc’s influence extends beyond Expressionism and touches on abstraction, advances later by artists such as Piet Mondrian and Kazimir Malevich. These artists shared Marc’s interest in reducing forms to their fundamental, universal elements, but in a stricter, more formal context.
Franz Marc’s tragic death in World War I cut short a promising artistic career that already had a lasting impact on modern art in a short time. His vision of a world where color, form, and symbolism carry a deeper spiritual meaning remains an important contribution to art history, inspiring artists like Mark Rothko and Jackson Pollock in their search for universal truths in abstraction.
Thematically related artists:
Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, August Macke, Gabriele Münter, Lyonel Feininger, Alexej von Jawlensky, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Emil Nolde, Max Pechstein, Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, Erich Heckel, Otto Mueller, Heinrich Campendonk, Marianne von Werefkin, Alfred Kubin, Egon Schiele, Oskar Kokoschka, Hans Arp, Robert Delaunay, Sonia Delaunay, Piet Mondrian, Fernand Léger, Marc Chagall, Jean Arp, Henri Rousseau, Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, André Derain, Henri Matisse, Raoul Dufy.
Shipping information:
We roll prints onto stiff solid cardboard tubes, wrap them with corrugated cardboard, and ship them in sturdy boxes. Shipping is with tracking number for parcel tracking.
- no shipping to the Canary Islands -
About us:
We have been active in the art trade for over 20 years and have extensive experience in the professional handling and shipping of artworks.
Seller's Story
We have been operating several online shops in the art trade for over 20 years. On the one hand, we specialize in rare art prints, exhibition posters and collectible reproductions, and on the other hand, we trade in art editions and originals by well-known contemporary artists.
The works we offer all come from the respective publishers, art galleries and institutions such as museums that published them in close cooperation with the artists. The works you find with us are often several decades old, in perfect or good condition and without a previous private owner.
We place particular emphasis on professional packaging. Nothing is more annoying than purchasing a rare print that arrives damaged due to poor or inadequate packaging.
If you have any questions about the works on offer, we are always happy to help you!
Translated by Google TranslateBeautiful, expressive art print by Franz Marc in the 30 x 24 cm format titled Birds. The work is a high-quality print on stiff paper and in very good condition.
Artist: Franz Marc
Title: Birds
Type: Art print
Technique: Print on stiff paper
Originality: Reproduction
Sheet size: 30 x 24 cm
Condition: New
Origin: Art publisher
Era: Expressionism
Nationality: German art
Franz Marc:
Franz Marc, a central figure of German Expressionism and co-founder of the artist group “Der Blaue Reiter,” is best known for his vividly colored, symbolic depictions of animals. His works, such as “Blue Horse I” and “The Tower of Blue Horses,” illustrate his conviction that animals possess a purer and uncorrupted view of the world. This perspective is shared by artists like Jean-François Millet, who also regarded life and nature as untouched sources of truth, though in a more realistic style.
Marc’s use of intense, often unconventional colors shows a close kinship with the Fauves, especially Henri Matisse, who used color as a primary means of emotional expression. Like Wassily Kandinsky, his close friend and fellow traveler in the “Blue Rider,” Marc believed in the spiritual power of color, which goes beyond mere representation and conveys deeper meaning.
The geometrized forms in Marc’s later works show clear influences of Cubism, particularly from Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. Like these artists, Marc decomposed reality into abstract, geometric elements, yet added a strong emotional and symbolic layer that set him apart from pure formalists. His works, in their spiritual quest and abstraction, also evoke Paul Klee, who likewise sought to make the unseen forces and structures of life visible.
Marc also engaged in a productive dialogue with other artists of the Blue Rider group, such as August Macke, whose colorful, life-affirming works contrasted with Marc’s intense, almost mystical engagement with nature. Yet both artists shared the goal of developing a new, modern visual language that goes beyond traditional representation.
Marc’s influence extends beyond Expressionism and touches on abstraction, advances later by artists such as Piet Mondrian and Kazimir Malevich. These artists shared Marc’s interest in reducing forms to their fundamental, universal elements, but in a stricter, more formal context.
Franz Marc’s tragic death in World War I cut short a promising artistic career that already had a lasting impact on modern art in a short time. His vision of a world where color, form, and symbolism carry a deeper spiritual meaning remains an important contribution to art history, inspiring artists like Mark Rothko and Jackson Pollock in their search for universal truths in abstraction.
Thematically related artists:
Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, August Macke, Gabriele Münter, Lyonel Feininger, Alexej von Jawlensky, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Emil Nolde, Max Pechstein, Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, Erich Heckel, Otto Mueller, Heinrich Campendonk, Marianne von Werefkin, Alfred Kubin, Egon Schiele, Oskar Kokoschka, Hans Arp, Robert Delaunay, Sonia Delaunay, Piet Mondrian, Fernand Léger, Marc Chagall, Jean Arp, Henri Rousseau, Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, André Derain, Henri Matisse, Raoul Dufy.
Shipping information:
We roll prints onto stiff solid cardboard tubes, wrap them with corrugated cardboard, and ship them in sturdy boxes. Shipping is with tracking number for parcel tracking.
- no shipping to the Canary Islands -
About us:
We have been active in the art trade for over 20 years and have extensive experience in the professional handling and shipping of artworks.
Seller's Story
We have been operating several online shops in the art trade for over 20 years. On the one hand, we specialize in rare art prints, exhibition posters and collectible reproductions, and on the other hand, we trade in art editions and originals by well-known contemporary artists.
The works we offer all come from the respective publishers, art galleries and institutions such as museums that published them in close cooperation with the artists. The works you find with us are often several decades old, in perfect or good condition and without a previous private owner.
We place particular emphasis on professional packaging. Nothing is more annoying than purchasing a rare print that arrives damaged due to poor or inadequate packaging.
If you have any questions about the works on offer, we are always happy to help you!
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Artist
Franz Marc (1880-1916)
Title of artwork
Vögel, 1914 Birds- Artprint - 30 x 24 cm
Technique
Offset print
Signature
Plate signed
Country of origin
Germany
Year
1914
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
30 cm
Width
24 cm
Style
Expressionism
Sold with frame
No
Period
1910-1920
