The image displays swirling lines and sharp angles, forming an abstract pattern. Within the artwork are elements reminiscent of a fish and a horse. The colors present include yellow, green, and black, with circular and curved lines suggesting movement.

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Genesis II (Schopfungsgeschichte II)

Franz Marc (German, 1880 - 1916)

1914

Medium: woodcut in yellow, black, and green
Classification: Print
Culture: German
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line: Rosenwald Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Teens profiles and older: its museum says too little about what it shows to place it for younger viewers. How works are placed

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