Curatorial Narrative In 1913, Franz Marc’s “A Bison in Winter (The Red Bison)” marked a pivotal moment in the Expressionist movement, characterized by its vibrant palette and textured brushwork. This impasto technique imbues the painting with an almost tactile quality, drawing the viewer into the scene as if to witness the animal’s majestic presence up close. The deliberate juxtaposition of warm reds against cool blues and greens creates a sense of visual tension, underscoring the artist’s intention to convey the raw emotional power of nature.When scaled up to 47×44 inches, the chromatic structure of “A Bison in Winter” becomes even more pronounced, its reds appearing almost three-dimensional against the cooler hues. The artwork’s atmospheric weight is particularly evident in this larger format, with the impasto textures seeming to reverberate through the surrounding space like a palpable energy. As a designed object within a luxury