Blue Horse I
- Artist
- Franz Marc
- Date
- 1911
- Style
- Expressionism
- Genre
- Animal painting
Blue Horse I is a renowned oil painting created by Franz Marc in 1911, exemplifying his vibrant Expressionism. The artwork depicts a striking blue horse, emphasizing the artist's love for animal painting and his focus on the spiritual significance of animals. Executed on canvas, this piece is one of Marc's most iconic works and was showcased in the Der Blaue Reiter exhibitions alongside Wassily Kandinsky. It holds a prominent place in the collection of the Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus in Munich, symbolizing early 20th-century modernist innovation.
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