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Lizards

Franz Marc

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a collection of bold, dark shapes and lines forming various interconnected patterns on a light background in an abstract composition. Curved lines arc across the left side, resembling a large crescent or curved horn, while a series of interlocking rectangles and circles intertwine in the center. The right side features elements that suggest the form of a human figure wearing a hat, with lines hinting at a stance or posture. Swirls at the bottom evoke the appearance of waves or clouds, and sharp, angular forms in the upper corners could be reminiscent of stars or floral patterns.

Artwork Details

Date
1912
Medium
woodcut in black on grey-green Japanese paper
Dimensions
3716 × 3697 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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