Red Hair in Art: Franz Marc

Franz Moritz Wilhelm Marc (1880 – 1916) was a German painter and printmaker, one of the key figures of German Expressionism. He was a founding member of Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider), a journal whose name later became synonymous with the circle of artists collaborating in it.

His mature works mostly are animals, and are known for bright colors. He was drafted to serve in the German Army at the beginning of World War I, and died two years later at the Battle of Verdun.

His painting Die Füchse (The Foxes) was sold in 2022 for £42,654,500.

Below, some red-haired girls and cats.

Cat with Kittens

Cats, Red and White

Cat behind a Tree

Nude with a Cat

Three Cats

Two Cats

Girl with a Cat