Mandrill (1913)

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"Mandrill" by Franz Marc, painted in 1913, is a vibrant and expressive artwork that encapsulates the artist's fascination with the natural world and his unique approach to capturing the essence of animals through abstract forms. The painting showcases a mandrill, depicted not in realistic colors but in a dynamic mixture of blues, greens, and hints of yellow, evoking the creature's wild and untamed nature. This choice of colors, unconventional for the representation of an animal, is reflective of Marc's style in which he frequently utilized color to express emotion and spiritual truths rather than physical reality.The composition of "Mandrill" is swirling and fluid, with the curves and contours of the mandrill's body blending into abstract shapes that might represent the dense foliage of its natural habitat. The interplay of colors and forms creates a sense of movement and vitality, suggesting the mandrill's energy and vigor.Through this painting, Franz Marc invites viewers to transcend the literal appearance of things and to perceive the spiritual vibrancy that he believed lay at the heart of the natural world. "Mandrill" is not just a portrayal of a wild animal but an emblem of Marc's deeper quest to capture the soul of his subjects through the medium of paint.

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Franz Moritz Wilhelm Marc (8 February 1880 – 4 March 1916) was a German painter and printmaker, one of the key figures of German Expressionism. He was a founding member of Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider), a journal whose name later became synonymous with the circle of artists collaborating in it.

His mature works mostly are animals, and are known for bright colors. He was drafted to serve in the German Army at the beginning of World War I, and died two years later at the Battle of Verdun.

In the 1930s, the Nazis named him a degenerate artist as part of their suppression of modern art. However, most of his work survived World War II, securing his legacy. His work is now exhibited in many eminent galleries and museums. When up for auction, his major paintings attract large sums, with a record of £42,654,500 for Die Füchse (The Foxes).