Lion hunt for Delacroix (1913)

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Franz Marc, celebrated for his vibrant and emotive use of color in portraying animals, takes a different artistic turn in the woodcut "Lion Hunt for Delacroix." This striking black and white composition pays homage to the Romantic painter Eugène Delacroix, known for his dynamic and dramatic scenes.Marc's work depicts a ferocious battle between humans and a lion. The intensity of the hunt is captured through stark contrasts and the chaotic intermingling of forms. The ferocious lion at the center, represented with exaggerated, almost grotesque features, engages fiercely with the hunters. Human figures, though vigorously active, appear almost entwined with the beast, suggesting the primal brutality of the hunt.This artwork, while lacking Marc's characteristic use of color, remains profoundly expressive. The turbulent forms and the dramatic play of light and shadow convey the violence and the tumultuous motion of the battle, reflecting the influence of Delacroix’s Romanticism."Lion Hunt for Delacroix" captures a raw, primordial moment, freezing it in a style that is both homage and a testament to Marc's artistic range.

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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).