Animal Destinies 1913

Franz Marc's "Animal Destinies" (1913) is a striking example of Expressionist painting, characterized by its bold colors and angular forms. The composition is dynamic and chaotic, reflecting the artist's interest in depicting the primal forces of nature and the interconnectedness of all living things. The painting features a menagerie of animals, rendered in simplified, abstract forms, suggesting a sense of movement and energy. The dominant colors, like deep blues, vibrant greens, and fiery reds, evoke a sense of both beauty and unease, mirroring the complex relationship between humanity and the animal world. The painting's theme of "destinies" implies an underlying sense of inevitability and the cyclical nature of life and death.