Dreaming horse by Franz Marc

An absolute masterpiece of late Expressionism and geometric decomposition inspired by Cubism, this extraordinary painting by Franz Marc is entitled “Dreaming horse”. The painter pushes his chromatic and formal research to a level of almost total abstraction, where the animal is completely integrated into a network of dynamic forces. This canvas represents the culmination of his cosmic vision, where matter fragments to reveal pure spiritual energy.

At the center of the composition, the stylized and angular forms of an azure blue horse intertwine with sharp geometric structures. A large teal diagonal dynamically crosses the space from right to left, resembling a ray of light or a cosmic force. On the left, a tree with circular white and gray leaves brings an organic touch to the middle of this rigorous geometry. The background of the scene is divided into interlocking facets of dark purple, jet black, emerald green, and brick red. The light, vibrant and fragmented, springs from the violent contrasts between the dark areas and the bursts of bright colors, creating an impression of perpetual motion.

The work bears witness to the artist’s exceptional technical genius, capable of harmonizing Cubist forms and Expressionist colors in perfect unity. His mastery of oil painting and canvas division reveals a unique sensitivity for expressing the spiritual dynamism of the universe.