Painting reproduction handmade of the artwork
Red Deers (Marc)

This painting exudes an atmosphere of dream and gentleness. Three red does, with fluid and graceful forms, are depicted in a stylized landscape. One doe seems to be leaping, while another tenderly interacts with a companion. The technique, close to pastel, gives the colors a soft and velvety quality. The red of the animals contrasts with the deep greens and blues of the hills in the background. The sky is animated by large, rounded white clouds that seem to echo the animals’ curves. Franz Marc here captures a moment of pure innocence and harmony in the animal kingdom. It is a poetic and peaceful vision, a celebration of the grace and beauty of the forest creatures, far from the turmoil of the human world.