The Large Blue Horses 1911

Franz Marc's "The Large Blue Horses" (1911) is a striking example of Expressionist art, particularly the "Blue Rider" movement. The painting features two vibrant blue horses against a landscape of bold colors, with a white branch curving through the composition. The simplified forms and bold colors characteristic of the Blue Rider movement convey emotion and spiritual energy. Marc's use of blue, which he associated with masculinity and spirituality, reinforces the powerful presence of the horses in the scene. The painting is currently housed at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.