Fuchs / für buntes Papier

"Fuchs / für buntes Papier" is a captivating drawing by Franz Marc, created in 1915. Currently housed in the Staatliche Graphische Sammlung München, this piece showcases Marc's unique approach to depicting animals. Rendered in pencil, the drawing utilizes shades of gray to depict a fox. The animal, facing left, turns its head to meet the viewer's gaze. Marc masterfully employs a series of overlapping and intersecting lines to illustrate the fox's elongated body, imbuing the creature with a sense of movement and dynamism. nn One of the most striking aspects of this work is the integration of geometric shapes, primarily squares and rectangles. These shapes, drawn with a lighter touch, overlap with the fox's form and the surrounding space, creating a sense of transparency and depth. The background remains sparse, with a few lines hinting at a horizon or ground line. This interplay of abstract and representational elements results in a captivating composition where the fox's form becomes fragmented yet interwoven with the geometric shapes.