Franz Marc : Tiger (Colour)

Franz Marc (1880-1916) was a German painter and printmaker, and one of the key figures of German Expressionism. Born in Munich to a family of artists, Marc initially studied theology and philosophy before turning to art, bringing a deeply spiritual approach to his artistic practice that would define his entire career.

In 1911, Marc co-founded Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider) with Wassily Kandinsky, a revolutionary artistic movement that sought to express spiritual truths through bold colours and abstract forms. The group believed that art should transcend mere representation to reveal deeper spiritual realities, a philosophy that perfectly aligned with Marc's own artistic vision.

Marc developed a unique symbolic use of colour, believing that different colours possessed inherent spiritual qualities. He associated blue with masculinity and spirituality, yellow with feminine joy, and red with violence and brutality. This colour symbolism became central to his artistic language and influenced an entire generation of Expressionist artists.

Animals were Marc's primary subject matter, as he believed they possessed a spiritual purity and connection to nature that modern humans had lost. His paintings of horses, deer, cats, wolves, and other creatures were not mere animal portraits but attempts to capture the essential spiritual nature of these beings and their harmony with the natural world.

Tragically, Marc's promising career was cut short when he was killed in action during World War I at the Battle of Verdun in 1916, at just 36 years old. Despite his brief career, his innovative use of colour, bold abstract forms, and spiritual approach to art left an indelible mark on modern art and continues to influence artists today.

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Our Franz Marc prints are produced using museum-quality archival Canon pigment inks on sustainable Hahnemühle paper. This premium combination ensures exceptional colour accuracy and longevity, capturing every nuance of Marc's bold Expressionist palette and the gentle harmonies of his cat composition. Each print is created on FSC-certified paper that's locally sourced in the UK, plastic-free, and 100% recyclable. We're proud partners with Ecologi for tree planting initiatives, and we use Royal Mail and Evri for carbon-conscious delivery, making your art purchase as environmentally responsible as it is beautiful.