Reproduction hand painted of the painting
Pigs Under the Tree (Marc)

This watercolor by Franz Marc, depicting wild boars, is a perfect example of his spontaneous and expressive style. The composition is centered on a massive tree trunk, around which several boars are moving. The drawing is quick, almost calligraphic, capturing the movement and energy of the animals. The colors are applied in transparent washes; blue and green dominate the animals’ bodies and the foliage, while the ground and trunk are rendered in warm tones of yellow and ocher. The blue sky above unifies the scene. Marc does not focus on details but on the overall atmosphere and the dynamism of wildlife. It is a work full of life and freshness, showing the artist’s ability to capture the essence of his subjects with an economy of means and great freedom of touch.