1911
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1911 ink by Franz Marc, depicting Equestrianism, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This woodcut shows two horses resting side by side, their bodies curved in gentle arcs. Their eyes are closed, ears relaxed, looking totally at peace. The background is empty except for a few thin lines that suggest grass. The artist carved this with a knife, leaving rough edges around the smooth horse shapes. The white paper shows through where he removed material, creating sharp contrast. Try making your own woodcut. Use a pencil to sketch shapes on a block of soft wood, then carve with a linoleum cutter. When inked, your block will print in mirror image—just like this one. Look for another woodcut by Franz Marc.
Franz Moritz Wilhelm Marc (8 February 1880 – 4 March 1916) was a German painter and printmaker, one of the key figures of German Expressionism.
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