August Macke - Turkish Cafe, 1914 - Artprint - 30 x 24 cm
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Beautiful, expressive art print by August Macke in the size 30 x 24 cm titled Turkish Café. The work is a high-quality print on sturdy paper and is in very good condition.
Artist: August Macke
Turkish Café
Art: Fine art print
Technique: Printing on stiff paper
Originality: Reproduction
Sheet size: 30 x 24 cm
Condition: New
Origin: Kunstverlag
Epoch: Expressionism
Nationality: German art
August Macke:
August Macke, born on January 3, 1887, in Meschede, Germany, and died on September 26, 1914, near Perthes-lès-Hurlus, France, was one of the most important German Expressionists and a central figure of the artist group 'Der Blaue Reiter.' His work is characterized by a vibrant color palette, harmonious compositions, and a deep engagement with light and color, which made him one of the most significant painters of the early 20th century.
Maximilian Macke began his artistic training in Düsseldorf and Berlin, where he was initially influenced by traditional academic painting but soon turned to modern movements. Particularly influential for his development was the impact of French Impressionists, especially Claude Monet and Henri Matisse. Monet's fascination with light and his depiction of fleeting moments, as in 'Water Lilies' (1899), as well as Matisse's bold, decorative use of color, as in 'The Dance' (1910), inspired Macke to develop his own, vividly colorful and expressive painting style.
In 1909, Macke met Wassily Kandinsky, who introduced him to the group 'Der Blaue Reiter.' This group, which also included Franz Marc, Paul Klee, and Gabriele Münter, aimed to explore the spiritual in art and to push beyond the boundaries of traditional painting. Kandinsky's and Marc's use of color as a means of expression, as seen in Marc's 'Blaues Pferd I' (1911), profoundly influenced Macke's work. Additionally, the dynamic color contrasts and rhythmic composition found in works by Robert Delaunay, such as 'Fenêtres simultanées sur la ville' (1912), also entered Macke's oeuvre and inspired him to explore the effects of color more intensely in his own paintings.
Another significant influence on Macke was his trip to Tunis in 1914, which he undertook together with Paul Klee and Louis Moilliet. This journey led to an intense engagement with the light and colors of the South and resulted in a series of watercolors and paintings characterized by vibrant colors and clear forms. The works created during this trip, such as Macke's 'Two Women in Front of the Hat Shop' (1914) and Klee's 'Red and White Domes' (1914), demonstrate how both artists incorporated the intense color contrasts and oriental architecture into their work. These pieces are also connected to the chromatic experiments of the Fauvist artists like André Derain and Maurice de Vlaminck, who displayed a similar passion for bold colors and simple shapes in their paintings.
In summary, August Macke remains a central figure in art history, whose work bridges German Expressionism and international modern movements.
Thematically related artists
Wassily Kandinsky, Franz Marc, Paul Klee, Gabriele Münter, Alexej von Jawlensky, Lyonel Feininger, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Emil Nolde, Max Pechstein, Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, Erich Heckel, Otto Mueller, Robert Delaunay, Sonia Delaunay, Jean Arp, Fernand Léger, Marc Chagall, Henri Rousseau, Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, André Derain, Henri Matisse, Oskar Kokoschka, Egon Schiele, Alfred Kubin, Marianne von Werefkin, Hans Arp, Raoul Dufy, Maurice de Vlaminck, Albert Bloch.
Shipping information:
We roll prints onto solid hard cardboard cores, wrap them with corrugated cardboard, and ship them in sturdy cartons. The shipment is accompanied by a tracking number for parcel tracking.
About us
We have been active in the art dealing industry for over 20 years and possess extensive experience in the professional handling and shipping of artworks.
- No shipping to Canary Islands, Taiwan -
Seller's Story
We have been operating several online shops in the art trade for over 20 years. On the one hand, we specialize in rare art prints, exhibition posters and collectible reproductions, and on the other hand, we trade in art editions and originals by well-known contemporary artists.
The works we offer all come from the respective publishers, art galleries and institutions such as museums that published them in close cooperation with the artists. The works you find with us are often several decades old, in perfect or good condition and without a previous private owner.
We place particular emphasis on professional packaging. Nothing is more annoying than purchasing a rare print that arrives damaged due to poor or inadequate packaging.
If you have any questions about the works on offer, we are always happy to help you!
Translated by Google TranslateBeautiful, expressive art print by August Macke in the size 30 x 24 cm titled Turkish Café. The work is a high-quality print on sturdy paper and is in very good condition.
Artist: August Macke
Turkish Café
Art: Fine art print
Technique: Printing on stiff paper
Originality: Reproduction
Sheet size: 30 x 24 cm
Condition: New
Origin: Kunstverlag
Epoch: Expressionism
Nationality: German art
August Macke:
August Macke, born on January 3, 1887, in Meschede, Germany, and died on September 26, 1914, near Perthes-lès-Hurlus, France, was one of the most important German Expressionists and a central figure of the artist group 'Der Blaue Reiter.' His work is characterized by a vibrant color palette, harmonious compositions, and a deep engagement with light and color, which made him one of the most significant painters of the early 20th century.
Maximilian Macke began his artistic training in Düsseldorf and Berlin, where he was initially influenced by traditional academic painting but soon turned to modern movements. Particularly influential for his development was the impact of French Impressionists, especially Claude Monet and Henri Matisse. Monet's fascination with light and his depiction of fleeting moments, as in 'Water Lilies' (1899), as well as Matisse's bold, decorative use of color, as in 'The Dance' (1910), inspired Macke to develop his own, vividly colorful and expressive painting style.
In 1909, Macke met Wassily Kandinsky, who introduced him to the group 'Der Blaue Reiter.' This group, which also included Franz Marc, Paul Klee, and Gabriele Münter, aimed to explore the spiritual in art and to push beyond the boundaries of traditional painting. Kandinsky's and Marc's use of color as a means of expression, as seen in Marc's 'Blaues Pferd I' (1911), profoundly influenced Macke's work. Additionally, the dynamic color contrasts and rhythmic composition found in works by Robert Delaunay, such as 'Fenêtres simultanées sur la ville' (1912), also entered Macke's oeuvre and inspired him to explore the effects of color more intensely in his own paintings.
Another significant influence on Macke was his trip to Tunis in 1914, which he undertook together with Paul Klee and Louis Moilliet. This journey led to an intense engagement with the light and colors of the South and resulted in a series of watercolors and paintings characterized by vibrant colors and clear forms. The works created during this trip, such as Macke's 'Two Women in Front of the Hat Shop' (1914) and Klee's 'Red and White Domes' (1914), demonstrate how both artists incorporated the intense color contrasts and oriental architecture into their work. These pieces are also connected to the chromatic experiments of the Fauvist artists like André Derain and Maurice de Vlaminck, who displayed a similar passion for bold colors and simple shapes in their paintings.
In summary, August Macke remains a central figure in art history, whose work bridges German Expressionism and international modern movements.
Thematically related artists
Wassily Kandinsky, Franz Marc, Paul Klee, Gabriele Münter, Alexej von Jawlensky, Lyonel Feininger, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Emil Nolde, Max Pechstein, Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, Erich Heckel, Otto Mueller, Robert Delaunay, Sonia Delaunay, Jean Arp, Fernand Léger, Marc Chagall, Henri Rousseau, Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, André Derain, Henri Matisse, Oskar Kokoschka, Egon Schiele, Alfred Kubin, Marianne von Werefkin, Hans Arp, Raoul Dufy, Maurice de Vlaminck, Albert Bloch.
Shipping information:
We roll prints onto solid hard cardboard cores, wrap them with corrugated cardboard, and ship them in sturdy cartons. The shipment is accompanied by a tracking number for parcel tracking.
About us
We have been active in the art dealing industry for over 20 years and possess extensive experience in the professional handling and shipping of artworks.
- No shipping to Canary Islands, Taiwan -
Seller's Story
We have been operating several online shops in the art trade for over 20 years. On the one hand, we specialize in rare art prints, exhibition posters and collectible reproductions, and on the other hand, we trade in art editions and originals by well-known contemporary artists.
The works we offer all come from the respective publishers, art galleries and institutions such as museums that published them in close cooperation with the artists. The works you find with us are often several decades old, in perfect or good condition and without a previous private owner.
We place particular emphasis on professional packaging. Nothing is more annoying than purchasing a rare print that arrives damaged due to poor or inadequate packaging.
If you have any questions about the works on offer, we are always happy to help you!
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Artist
August Macke
Title of artwork
Turkish Cafe, 1914 - Artprint - 30 x 24 cm
Technique
Digital print
Signature
Plate signed
Country of Origin
Germany
Year
1913
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
30 cm
Width
24 cm
Style
Expressionism
Period
19th century
Sold with frame
No
