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Deutschland BdT Blaues Pferd von Franz Marc im Museum Ludwig in Köln
Image: picture-alliance/dpa/O. BergImage: picture-alliance/dpa/O. Berg

Franz Marc

German painter Franz Marc (1880-1916) was a foremost representative of the German Expressionist movement. He also co-founded the artists' group "Blue Rider," together with Wassily Kandinsky and August Macke.

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Franz Marc's painting "Blaues Pferd" in Museum Ludwig in Cologne, Copyright: picture-alliance/dpa/O. Berg

Franz Marc and his wilder-than-Instagram paintings

His take on nature was radical, but beautiful. Marc was born 140 years ago, on February 8, 1880.
CultureFebruary 7, 2020
Deutschland Gipfel des Jochberg am Walchensee

Franz Marc: A 'Blue Rider' in Bavaria

A tribute to Franz Marc, one of the founding members of the artists' group "Der Blaue Reiter"
TravelFebruary 7, 20209 images
Deutschland Gipfel des Jochberg am Walchensee

Franz Marc: A "Blue Rider" in Bavaria

A tribute to Franz Marc, one of the founding members of the artists’ group "Der Blaue Reiter"
March 1, 2016