{"product_id":"riding-scene-after-johann-elias-ridinger-franz-marc","title":"Riding Scene (after Johann Elias Ridinger) - Franz Marc","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking woodcut by Franz Marc, reinterpreting an eighteenth-century equestrian engraving through a bold, Expressionist lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Franz Marc demonstrates his fascination with the animal form, filtered through the lens of early twentieth-century German Expressionism. The composition is a direct reinterpretation of an eighteenth-century engraving by Johann Elias Ridinger, titled Trotting, which appeared in the 1722 publication Neue Reit-Kunst. While Ridinger focused on anatomical precision and the technical aspects of horsemanship, Marc transforms the subject into a series of dynamic, angular shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print utilises the stark contrast of black and white typical of the woodcut medium. Marc employs bold, jagged lines to convey movement and energy, moving away from the static nature of the original source material. The horse and rider are integrated into a fractured background, where space is compressed and flattened. This approach reflects Marc's interest in the spiritual essence of his subjects, rather than their physical appearance. He often sought to depict the world as animals might perceive it, stripping away human perspective in favour of raw, elemental force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarc was a founding member of Der Blaue Reiter, a group that prioritised emotional expression and symbolic colour. Although this work is monochromatic, the energy of his brushwork and the rhythmic repetition of the lines suggest the same intensity found in his larger oil paintings. The horse, a recurring motif in his oeuvre, serves as a vehicle for exploring themes of vitality and natural harmony. By referencing historical equestrian art, Marc positions his modern aesthetic in dialogue with the past, while simultaneously asserting the radical departure of the Expressionist movement from traditional representational standards. This print offers a clear view into the artist's process of abstraction, where historical subject matter is distilled into a powerful, graphic arrangement of form and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blesbok-samuel-jessurun-de-mesquita\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBlesbok by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/twee-konijnen-two-rabbits-julie-de-graag\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTwee konijnen (Two Rabbits) by Julie de Graag\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/franz-marc\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFranz Marc prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Franz Marc","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59185991614799,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59186061607247,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59186061640015,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Riding-Scene-after-Johann-Elias-Ridinger-_Poster_CompositorV1_1792119695303.jpg?v=1792397767","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/riding-scene-after-johann-elias-ridinger-franz-marc","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}