The Yellow Cow (study)

The artwork The Yellow Cow (study) is a painting created by Franz Marc in 1911. It is currently housed in the Moritzburg institution. The painting measures 0.625 meters in height and 0.872 meters in width. The painting depicts a vibrant yellow cow lying down in a field. The cow dominates the foreground, its body painted in a bright, almost luminous yellow. The background features stylized mountains rendered in shades of blue and brown, creating a stark contrast with the cow's bright color. The style of the painting is characteristic of Marc's early Expressionist period, with its bold colors, simplified forms, and a focus on expressing emotions and ideas through color and form.