Copy painting on canvas of the artwork
Sleeping Shepherdess (Marc)

This woodcut is a work of great expressive power. In the direct, high-contrast language of black and white, Franz Marc depicts a sleeping nude shepherdess, her powerful, sculptural body occupying most of the composition. At her feet, a lamb also sleeps, reinforcing the theme of harmony and innocence. Around them, nature is suggested by energetic lines and abstract forms, evoking both the protection and the latent forces of the natural world. The style is typical of German Expressionism, with its simplified forms and strong outlines, which aim to convey raw emotion rather than a realistic description. It is a vision of a primitive Arcadia, a state of nature where man and animal share the same peaceful sleep.