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The image features a series of intricate and flowing lines in an abstract composition. These lines suggest the presence of several animals, including what resembles a rabbit, a rodent-like creature, and an antelope with long, curved horns. Additionally, there are elements that may be reminiscent of vegetation, with leafy and organic motifs. The interconnected abstracted elements create a dynamic and intertwined scene.
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The image features a series of intricate and flowing lines in an abstract composition. These lines suggest the presence of several animals, including what resembles a rabbit, a rodent-like creature, and an antelope with long, curved horns. Additionally, there are elements that may be reminiscent of vegetation, with leafy and organic motifs. The interconnected abstracted elements create a dynamic and intertwined scene.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Animal Legend (Tierlegende)

Franz Marc

Date
1912
Medium
woodcut on Japan paper
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.5752
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1901 to 1925
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • German
  • Nature
  • animal

NGA object ID 8677. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.