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Cheerful, light, and friendly – ​​that's how we perceive the colorful artworks of August Macke, which create a pleasant atmosphere in your home and are therefore perfect as wall art in the living room or kitchen! With the art prints of August Macke's abstract paintings from Dekoora, you'll acquire a timelessly beautiful classic that effortlessly lends your home an artistic ambiance. Join us on a brief journey through the development of August Macke's paintings and discover the influences that inspired the artist's abstract art!

The artist August Macke - A profile of his short life

August Macke (1887-1914) was a German painter with a penchant for expressive colors – his works feature motifs in particularly vibrant tones and abstract forms. His personal style was influenced by various art movements – stay tuned and learn more about the background in this category! His trademarks included clear contours and the use of…Primary colors red, yellow and bluedeveloped.

August Macke was born in Meschede (North Rhine-Westphalia) and studied at the Düsseldorf Art Academy. Later, he worked as an illustrator and painter. He was a co-founder of the Expressionist movement in Germany and a member of the artists' group "Der Blaue Reiter" (The Blue Rider).Franc MarcandWassily KandinskyHe was also a member of the artists' group "The Rhenish Expressionists".

August Macke died in 1914 at the age of only 27 while serving in the First World War. Despite his short career, he managed to exert a significant influence on art history and the development of Expressionism. August Macke's artworks are among the most important.contemporary masterpiecesand are celebrated in museums and private collections around the world.

Works of art by August Macke and their various influences

Even in the early years of his artistic training, August Macke realized that the knowledge he was being taught did not correspond to what he actually wanted to express with his art. Traditional techniques had long been based on creating images with the most accurate possible representation of reality.

Therefore, the first thing that fascinated many was theimpressionismThis style is reminiscent of Macke at the beginning of his career. In this style, the focus is on the more subjective expression of light and atmosphere, as well as experiences in nature, which greatly inspired August Macke.

By emphasizing personal perceptions over realistic depictions, August Macke's works became increasingly abstract. This was due in no small part to his...Stays in Paris, where the artistic spirit of the age also influenced August Macke's style. The clear, abstract forms are visible, for example, in the murals.People at the blue lake,Zoological Gardenorabstract exhibitionAnd so, in his short life, he earned the reputation of being one of the most important representatives of Expressionism.

During his artistic development, Macke also engaged with the ideas of Cubism and Futurism, which can be seen in some works through the geometric composition and fragmentation of forms. However, the influence of these movements is less dominant than that of Expressionism.

Overall, August Macke was a versatile artist who explored and combined various styles to find his own distinctive expression. His ability to integrate elements of different art movements contributed significantly to his importance in art history.

Important works: Order August Macke paintings as art prints online at Dekoora

Are you wondering why some August MackePoster of Lake TegernseeWhy are these paintings in our shop? That's because many members of the "Blue Rider" movement valued the Bavarian landscape as a source of inspiration. Lake Tegernsee was a popular retreat for artists who met there to paint, exchange ideas, and explore new artistic paths together.Staudacherhaus on Lake TegernseeMacke was also able to use a workshop as a studio for a time, where he could work in peace and live with his wife after the wedding.

You've probably already spotted her in August Macke's paintings? His wife Elisabeth Macke, known as "Lisel," for example, in thePortrait with Apples, in the mural theThe artist's wife with hator as thewoman reading - Elisabeth reading.

But his trip to Tunis was also of great artistic significance for August Macke and had a lasting influence on his work: The vibrant colors and intense light of North Africa fascinated Macke and offered him new possibilities to expand his expressionist palette. The clear, bright light in Tunis and the strong colors of the surroundings were a welcome change from the often muted tones of Europe. Our poster or canvas printView of an avenue in TunisThis illustrates that very nicely!

The architecture, markets, streets, and people of Tunis offered him a wealth of new motifs and perspectives that were absent from his previous work. Macke undertook the trip together with his artist friends.Paul Kleeand Louis Moilliet. The artistic exchange and shared experiences during the trip led to a creative boost and mutual influence among the participating artists.

August Macke canvas prints and posters in high quality

To ensure the artist's masterpieces are displayed authentically, we at Dekoora rely on high-quality and durable materials of the highest grade. This starts with the selection of UV-resistant inks for colorfast designs and premium cotton canvas for our canvas prints and fabric posters. It extends to a sustainable production process, as all canvas prints and posters are handcrafted in our Berlin workshop.

You can find out more about the materials used in our August Macke paintings on the pageQualityWe hope you enjoy your new classic wall art as an August Macke poster or canvas print!