Tiger 1912

Curator: This is Franz Marc's "Tiger," a powerful woodcut print. Editor: Whoa, talk about raw energy. It feels like the tiger's about to pounce right off the paper. Curator: Marc, who died tragically young in World War I, often used animals to symbolize primal emotions and spiritual connections. This image is at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: I see it. The black and white is so striking and the shapes almost feel like they're vibrating with an inner life. It's untamed, you know? Curator: Absolutely. The angular lines and stark contrast capture a sense of wildness. It speaks to the artist's interest in depicting the animal's perspective, its essence rather than just its appearance. Editor: It definitely makes you feel something primal, like you're stepping into the tiger's world. Curator: It's a really impressive piece. I’d say Marc used a visually bold approach to address a recurring theme. Editor: Well, it's a wild thing to see. It makes you want to understand what this tiger is thinking.