August Macke

August Macke was a German Expressionist and member of Der Blaue Reiter, known for bright, harmonious scenes of everyday life. He died in the First World War at 27.

THE ARTIST

August Macke

German Expressionist Painter

Born 03 January 1887

City Meschede

August Macke (1887–1914) was a German painter and a member of the Expressionist group Der Blaue Reiter.

He painted bright, harmonious scenes of people walking, shopping and relaxing in parks. His promising career ended when he was killed in the first weeks of the First World War, at just 27.

THE COLLECTION

August Macke

People by a Blue Lake

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