August Macke (1887 - 1914)
1887-01-03Meschede, Germany1914-09-26Champagne, FranceGermany
August Macke
August Robert Ludwig Macke was an eminent German expressionist painter, founder and member of the Blue Rider association. His very colorful and individual style is today referred to as the Macke style, characterized by a harmonious combination of colors and the play of light effects. His favorite subjects of his works were sketches from the life of the city, as well as nature and man. The paintings of August Macke give an impression of joy and lightness.
Date and place of birt: | 3 january 1887, Meschede, Germany |
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Date and place of death: | 26 september 1914, Champagne, France |
Nationality: | Germany |
Period of activity: | XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Decorator, Painter |
Art school / group: | Düsseldorf school of painting, The Blue Rider |
Genre: | Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life |
Art style: | Abstract art, Cubism, Expressionism, Impressionism, Orphism |