Larch Sapling 1908

Franz Marc painted “Larch Sapling” with oils, and right away, you can see his fascination with green. It's like he's not just painting a tree, but exploring the very idea of 'green-ness' itself. Look at the thick, juicy strokes that make up the sapling’s leaves. There's this sense of the paint almost physically embodying the plant's vitality. It's not a smooth, polished surface; it's got texture, a bit of roughness, like the bark itself. The way he dabs and drags the paint, it’s like he’s trying to capture the feeling of sunlight filtering through the leaves, turning the whole scene into a vibrant, shimmering dance of light and colour. Marc was part of the Blue Rider group, and like Kandinsky, he was into how colours could express emotions. The choice of green here feels so optimistic, full of life. It reminds me a bit of Van Gogh’s landscapes, but with a more abstract, spiritual vibe. For Marc, art wasn’t just about representation, it was about feeling and experiencing the world in a new way.