Reproduction hand painted of the painting
Horse and Donkey 1 (Marc)

In this vibrant work, Franz Marc immerses us in his colorful and emotional universe. A bright, electric blue donkey occupies the foreground, its gentle gaze seemingly fixed on the viewer. Behind it, a darker, almost black horse stands like a protective figure. Marc uses color here symbolically rather than realistically to express the inner nature of the animals. The blue represents the spirituality and purity of the donkey, while the horse embodies earthly strength. The background, fragmented into touches of yellow, white, and red, creates a warm and dynamic atmosphere, typical of the German Expressionist movement “Der Blaue Reiter” (The Blue Rider), of which Marc was a founder. It is a celebration of the innocence and beauty of the animal world.