Franz Marc was a German painter and one of the key figures of German Expressionism. He was a founding member of the famous artistic group Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider), alongside artists like Wassily Kandinsky and August Macke. Marc believed that art should express spiritual truth and emotional depth rather than simply copy reality.

He is best known for his colorful, symbolic paintings of animals, which he saw as purer and more spiritually connected to nature than humans. Blue often represented spirituality and masculinity in his work, yellow symbolized femininity and joy, and red was associated with violence or conflict.

Blue Horse painting shows a calm, powerful blue horse standing peacefully within a vibrant landscape of rolling hills and colorful shapes. The blue horse symbolizes strength, tranquility, and a deep connection with nature. The work reflects Marc’s belief that animals represent innocence and purity in a modern world he felt was becoming increasingly chaotic.