
August Macke
Source: Wikidata · Last verified 2026-07-17
August Macke — 1887-1914 · Kingdom of Prussia · Expressionism.
About the Artist
August Macke was an Expressionist painter born in Germany in 1887 and died in 1914. Active as a key figure of Der Blaue Reiter, he is recognized as one of the leading artists of German Expressionism. His work is marked by conveying emotion powerfully through color and form. He depicted nature and everyday scenes with vitality in particular, notable for emphasizing the harmony of light and color. Macke died on the battlefield during World War I, his artistic potential left unfulfilled.
- Life Dates 1887~1914
- Nationality Kingdom of Prussia
- Art Movement Expressionism
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