As we get to know more about the most significant movements in the history of art evolution, we come face to face with exquisite paintings that are all one of a kind. They inspire us, move us, and make us ponder on the subject matters. With growing popularity, many people now like to adorn their walls with prints of the greatest artists of all time.

When we try to choose art prints for wall decoration, we usually focus on colorful and bright ones because they can enliven our living spaces. If you favor such bright and vibrant paintings, you will particularly admire the works of August Macke.

Who was August Macke?

A renowned German Expressionist painter, August Robert Ludwig Macke (3 January 1887 – 26 September 1914), was born in Meschede, to August Friedrich Hermann Macke and his wife, Maria Florentine. His first introduction to art was from his father's drawings, an amateur artist himself. In 1900, on a visit to Basel, August first saw works of the Swiss symbolist painter- Arnold Böcklin, and those inspired him greatly. After Macke's father died in 1904, he enrolled under Adolf Maennchen at the Kunst Akademie Düsseldorf to formally learn painting. He started taking classes under Fritz Helmut Ehmke and worked as a costume designer at the Schauspielhaus Düsseldorf.

August Macke’s art can be considered the result of German Expressionism (1905 - 1925), bordering on Fauvism. Still, he was a versatile artist who was influenced by many art styles and techniques before him. His first visit to Paris in 1907 introduced him to the works of the Impressionist painters. One can trace the influence of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism in Macke's style of painting. In 1910 Macke met Wassilyevich Kandinsky- the pioneer of abstract art and shared his creative ideologies for a while before becoming one of the Der Blaue Reiter members (The Blue Rider)- a group of German Expressionist painters.

A few of the most notable paintings of August Macke are Türkisches Café (1914), Two girls (1913), Promenade (1913), Lady in a Green Jacket (1913), Staudacher's house at the Tegernsee (1910), and The artist's wife in a blue hat (1909). You can purchase canvas prints of these masterpieces at our online store.

Why should you opt for August Macke Prints?

One look at Macke's paintings will remove all doubts from your head regarding the works' beauty. Still, here, we have stated a few of the reasons for you to bring home August Macke prints:

They are vibrant

Macke used a lot of bright colors in his paintings which made them vibrant. Thus, no matter where you put them, they will immediately brighten up the room.

They exude positivity

Owing to the use of bright colors, these canvas prints usually emanate positivity, which might lift any room's mood and ambience!

Perfect for every home decor

August Macke's paintings reflect modernist art; hence they seamlessly blend with modern or contemporary home decor. You can put them up on your living room and bedroom walls because they are versatile.

Head over to our online store, and bring home art prints of Macke’s masterpieces.