Reproduction hand painted of the painting
Birds in the forest (Marc)

This painting by Franz Marc, dating from 1914, is a complex work that illustrates his expressionist style in full maturity. The painting depicts a forest scene where the shapes of the trees and the ground are broken down into angular facets. The birds, although present, blend into the background almost imperceptibly, as if they were one with nature. The color palette is dominated by deep greens, earthy reds, and dark blues, creating a mysterious and contemplative atmosphere. “Birds in the forest” is a meditation on the symbiosis between animals and their environment, a central theme in Marc’s work.