Schlafende Hirtin (1912)

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Franz Marc’s woodcut "Schlafende Hirtin" (Sleeping Shepherdess) from 1912 offers a fascinating glimpse into the artist's exploration of form and emotion. The image captures the tranquil scene of a shepherdess in a serene slumber, enveloped by the pastoral calmness of nature.In the composition, the figure of the shepherdess is gracefully intertwined with the organic elements surrounding her, such as the foliage and the patterns of light and shadow that dance across the scene. Marc's use of stark black and white in this woodcut enhances the contrast, emphasizing the fluidity and smooth curves of the human form against the more textured and dynamic background.This artwork reflects Marc's ability to distill form and emotion into simple yet powerful lines, a technique that conveys a deeper resonance with the themes of harmony and peace with nature, prominent in his other works as well. The shepherdess, though depicted in repose, feels dynamically integrated into the landscape, suggesting a unity between humanity and the natural world—a recurring subject in Marc's oeuvre.

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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).