August Macke

August Macke was a German Expressionist painter and a key member of Der Blaue Reiter, whose vibrant works captured the joy of everyday life before his untimely death in World War I.

ABOUT

Born in Meschede, Germany, in 1887, August Macke's artistic journey began early, influenced by his father's drawings and the Japanese prints collected by a friend's father. After studying at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf and working as a stage designer, Macke embarked on travels that profoundly shaped his vision. His visits to Paris in 1907 exposed him to the Impressionists, and a period in Lovis Corinth's studio in Berlin further refined his skills. His early style evolved t…

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NOTABLE WORKS

Self Portrait 1906 · Westphalian State Museum of Art and Cultural History Sketchbook Nr. 27 A S. 22 verso Round dance at the fountain 1907 · Westphalian State Museum of Art and Cultural History Portrait Ottilie Macke in a white blouse 1907 · Westphalian State Museum of Art and Cultural History Self-portrait, 1907 1907 · Westphalian State Museum of Art and Cultural History Study for a self-portrait 1907 · Lenbachhaus Porträt mit Äpfeln: Frau des Künstlers 1909 · Lenbachhaus

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INFLUENCES

Influenced by

Arnold BöcklinSymbolism Lovis CorinthGerman Impressionism Robert DelaunayOrphism / Cubism