Copy painting on canvas of the artwork
Two Nude Women Near the Green Stone (Marc)

This work is strongly influenced by Primitivism and the art of Paul Gauguin. Two nude women, their bodies painted in earth and ocher tones, stand near a large green stone. One is seated, the other standing, in poses that evoke an ancient or mythological scene. The background is an intense red drapery, which creates a dramatic and sensual contrast. The forms are simplified and the outlines are strong, accentuating the raw and powerful character of the scene. Franz Marc here explores a vision of woman as a primitive creature, in direct connection with the forces of nature, symbolized by the stone. It is a painting of great strength, which celebrates an ideal of a simple and authentic life.