Copy painting & reproduction on canvas
Portrait of a Farmer Woman with a Chicken (Marc)

This intense and dark portrait shows a lesser-known facet of Franz Marc’s work. It depicts a peasant woman with a direct and penetrating gaze, tenderly holding a chicken in her arms. The style is charged with strong psychological tension. The dramatic chiaroscuro highlights the woman’s face and the chicken’s plumage, making them emerge from a very dark and tormented background. The brushwork is nervous and expressive, especially in the hair, the red checkered blouse, and the highlights on the feathers. The work conveys a sense of dignity and a deep connection between the woman and the animal. It is a portrait that goes beyond mere resemblance to probe the soul of its model, a vision imbued with gravity and great humanity.