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August Macke Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by August Macke our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide August Macke · 1887 – 1914

Woman in a Green Jacket

1913 · original 44 x 44 cm

Discover August Macke’s ‘Woman in a Green Jacket’! A vibrant 1913 Expressionist masterpiece showcasing bold color & dynamic form. Own a piece of art history – reproduction available.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 283 artworks by August Macke
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Bathing girls with town in the backgraund

1913 · Staatsgalerie Moderner Kunst, Munich · original 100 x 80 cm

August Macke’s "Bathing Girls" (1913) is a vibrant Expressionist masterpiece! Bold colors & dynamic forms depict joyful figures amidst nature. A key work by Der Blaue Reiter, perfect for art lovers.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 283 artworks by August Macke
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The Hat Shop

1913

Discover August Macke’s ‘The Hat Shop’ (1913). Vibrant Expressionism, bold colors & urban life captured in a captivating oil painting. Perfect for art collectors!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 283 artworks by August Macke
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Woman Playing the Lute

1910 · Musee d'art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Paris · original 85 x 43 cm

Woman Playing the Lute by August Macke (1910): This captivating portrait depicts a woman delicately holding a vase brimming with vibrant red flowers, complemented by two apples – a testament to Macke’s exploration of Impressionistic influences and his masterful depiction of serene beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 283 artworks by August Macke
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Portrait of the Artist's Wife with Hat

1909 · Westfälishes Landesmuseum, Munster

Admire August Macke’s ‘Portrait of the Artist’s Wife.’ This 1909 painting showcases a captivating woman in a stylish hat, reflecting German Expressionism's warmth & beauty. Hand-painted reproduction available.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 283 artworks by August Macke
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People by the Lake

1913 · Staatliche Kunsthalle, Carlsruhe

Explore August Macke's evocative painting "People by the Lake," capturing a serene summer scene with three figures bathed in sunlight near a tranquil lake. Experience Expressionism’s bold colors and textured brushstrokes.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 283 artworks by August Macke
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Girls Bathing with Town in Background

1913 · Bayerische Staatsgemaldesammlungen, Munich

August Macke’s "Bathing Girls" (1913) is a captivating Expressionist piece showcasing two women enjoying the outdoors amidst lush greenery. Bold hues and energetic brushstrokes convey a sense of carefree delight, cementing its place as a pivotal work within Der Blaue Reiter.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 283 artworks by August Macke
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Landscape with Cows and Camel

1914 · Kunsthaus Zürich, Zurich · original 47 x 54 cm

Explore August Macke’s ‘Landscape with Cows & Camel’! A vibrant 1914 Expressionist masterpiece featuring bold colors & exotic animals. Discover this captivating artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 283 artworks by August Macke
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Fashion window

original 29 x 22 cm

Experience August Macke’s vibrant Fauvist painting, ‘Fashion Window,’ capturing energetic street life with bold colors and expressive brushstrokes – a stunning piece to own or discover.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 283 artworks by August Macke
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Still life hyacinths carpet

1910 · original 70 x 120 cm

Experience August Macke’s vibrant Expressionist still life, ‘Still Life Hyacinths Carpet,’ a 1910 oil painting brimming with bold colors and abstracted forms. Own a piece of art history and immerse yourself in this dynamic visual experience.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 283 artworks by August Macke
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Elisabeth at the Table

1909 · original 22 x 16 cm

Experience August Macke’s vibrant ‘Elisabeth at the Table,’ a captivating Fauvist portrait brimming with bold colors and expressive brushstrokes from 1909 – perfect for art lovers seeking a unique piece to cherish.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 283 artworks by August Macke
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Colored Composition of Forms, 1914

1914 · Albertina, Vienna

Vibrant colored composition by August Macke, a key figure of German Expressionism, showcases dynamic shapes and forms including a tennis racket in a bold collage style – explore this evocative artwork and bring its energy into your space.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 283 artworks by August Macke
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At the Garden Table

1914

Experience August Macke's 'At the Garden Table,' a vibrant Fauvist masterpiece capturing everyday life with bold colors and elegant simplicity. Explore its history & style!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 283 artworks by August Macke
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Three girls in yellow straw hats I

1913 · Kunstmuseum, The Hague · original 875 x 1040 cm

A vibrant 1913 painting by August Macke depicting three girls in yellow straw hats amidst a sunlit forest. Capture the beauty of Der Blaue Reiter movement.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 283 artworks by August Macke
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Sunny way

1913 · original 50 x 30 cm

Experience the vibrant energy of this colorful expressionist masterpiece by August Macke featuring figures strolling under sunlit trees from 1913 and bring a touch of German modernism into your private collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 283 artworks by August Macke
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Garden on Lake Thun

1913 · original 49 x 65 cm

Vibrant Orphism landscape painting by August Macke captures the serene beauty of Garden on Lake Thun with bold colors and geometric shapes – a stunning piece to own.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 283 artworks by August Macke
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Pierrot

1913 · Kunsthalle, Bielefeld · original 75 x 90 cm

August Macke’s ‘Pierrot,’ painted in 1913, exemplifies German Expressionism's bold use of color and distorted forms to convey emotion. Featuring a man in a mask holding a pumpkin amidst a serene lakeside scene, it embodies Macke’s fascination with capturing everyday life’s essence.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 283 artworks by August Macke
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Girls under Trees

1914 · Staatsgalerie Moderner Kunst, Munich

August Macke's 'Girls under Trees' (1914) captures joyful figures amidst nature with vibrant colors and dynamic brushstrokes, reflecting the artist’s short but brilliant Expressionist career.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 283 artworks by August Macke
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Four Girls

1913 · Kunstpalast, Duesseldorf · original 810 x 1050 cm

Experience 'Four Girls' by August Macke – a vibrant 1913 painting capturing youthful joy amidst nature’s beauty. A masterpiece of German Expressionism, showcasing color and form in Bonn.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 283 artworks by August Macke
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Little Walter

1912 · Städel Museum, Frankfurt · original 60 x 50 cm

Delve into August Macke's Expressionist masterpiece 'Little Walter,' capturing serene harmony amidst modern life with vibrant colors and meticulous detail—a cornerstone of Der Blaue Reiter.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 283 artworks by August Macke
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Garden on Lake of Thun

1913 · Kunstmuseum, Bonn · original 49 x 65 cm

Explore August Macke’s "Garden on Lake of Thun," a vibrant Expressionist landscape. Bold colors & geometric shapes evoke serenity & unease. A key work by a German master.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 283 artworks by August Macke
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Vegetable fields

1911 · Kunstmuseum, Bonn · original 47 x 64 cm

Explore August Macke’s ‘Vegetable Fields’ – a vibrant Fauvist & Expressionist oil painting showcasing rural landscapes & geometric forms. A unique piece for art collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 283 artworks by August Macke
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Girl in the greenery

1914 · original 120 x 159 cm

Experience August Macke’s vibrant Expressionist painting, ‘Girl in the Greenery,’ a lively 1914 scene of figures amidst nature's beauty. Discover this captivating artwork and bring its joyful energy into your space.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 283 artworks by August Macke
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Tightrope walker

1914 · Kunstmuseum, Bonn · original 82 x 60 cm

August Macke’s ‘Tightrope Walker,’ painted in 1914, embodies the spirit of German Expressionism through Fauvist and Orphism influences. This vibrant canvas depicts a circus performer balancing precariously on a rope between buildings, conveying energy and drama with expressive brushstrokes.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 283 artworks by August Macke
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Garden on Lake Thun (Pomegranate Tree and Palm in the Garden), 1914

1914 · Albertina, Vienna

Discover August Macke’s vibrant watercolor 'Garden on Lake Thun.' A Fauvist masterpiece showcasing bold colors & fragmented landscapes – a joyful glimpse into early 20th-century art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 283 artworks by August Macke
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The artist

August Macke

1887 – 1914

Quick facts

Copyright statusPublic domain
Gift suitabilityanniversary
Works on APS283
Died1914
Creative periodsmature period
Lifespan27 years
Movementsexpressionism
Typical colorsearthy, dark

Biography

Early Life, Family and Training

The story of August Macke begins in the town of Meschede, Germany, where he was born on January 3, 1887. He was the only son born to August Friedrich Hermann Macke, a building contractor and amateur artist, and Maria Florentine. His childhood was shaped by the shifting fortunes of his father’s company, which brought the family to Cologne and later to Bonn. Even as a young boy, the pull of visual expression was evident; he spent his early years sketching and designing sets for school plays, finding a way to translate his surroundings onto paper long before he ever stepped into a formal academy.

His formal education in the arts began in earnest when he arrived at the Düsseldorf Academy, where he studied from 1904 to 1906. Under the guidance of Adolf Maennchen, he learned the discipline of traditional technique, yet his spirit seemed to crave something more expansive. This restlessness led him to seek further knowledge through night classes with Fritz Helmut Ehmke. His hunger for understanding the craft drove him toward Berlin, where he studied under the German painter Lovis Corinth. These years of rigorous training provided the technical foundation upon which he would later build his unique visual language, moving away from the strictures of his early instruction toward a more personal way of seeing.

The Influence of French Modernism

The streets of Paris exerted a powerful pull on the young artist, drawing him away from the traditional structures of his training. During his first visit to the city in 1907, he found himself profoundly moved by the Impressionist painters. He began to emulate their approach, seeking to capture the play of light through subtly dappled colors. This was no passing interest; he returned to Paris frequently between 1907 and 1912, allowing the atmosphere of the French capital to reshape his perception of the canvas.

A transformative moment arrived in 1912 when he encountered Robert Delaunay. This meeting proved to be a revelation, fundamentally altering the direction of his work. He became deeply influenced by Delaunay's chromatic Cubism, a style that focused on the rhythm of color and light. This approach, often associated with Orphism, encouraged him to move toward a more dynamic and non-representational way of seeing. He began to experiment with broken planes of color, seeking to translate the sensation of modern life into a language of pure light and form.

Membership in Der Blaue Reiter

The trajectory of Macke’s life shifted significantly in 1909 when he arrived in Munich. It was there that he encountered Franz Marc, a meeting that would spark a deep and lasting friendship. This connection drew him into a circle of thinkers and creators who sought to move beyond the mere imitation of nature. By 1911, Macke had become a leading member of the influential Expressionist group known as Der Blaue Reiter. He did not merely participate in the movement; he helped to shape its very spirit, contributing to its exhibitions and the spread of its radical ideas.

His place within this avant-garde circle was strengthened by his close ties to other luminaries of the era. He shared a profound bond with Marc and Paul Klee, finding in their company a shared pursuit of the spiritual and the emotive. Even as he moved through the shifting landscapes of modernism, his interactions with figures like Robert Delaunay helped to refine his unique perspective. While others in the group often explored darker or more anxious themes, Macke sought a sense of harmony and beauty. He looked at the world and saw a place of light and joy, even as the political shadows of Europe began to lengthen.

Artistic Technique and Style

Macke sought to capture the inner spirit of a scene rather than the mere surface of things. His brushwork moved away from the objective reproduction of reality, choosing instead to express deep-seated feelings and moods. To achieve this, he frequently distorted both color and form, bending the physical world to suit his emotional needs. His compositions often relied on bold colors and geometric shapes, creating a sense of structure amidst the expressive flux of his subjects. He found a way to weave the dynamism of Italian Futurism into his compositions, imbuing his scenes with a sense of movement and modern energy.

This pursuit of light and color reached a peak during his travels to North Africa. His Tunisian watercolors from 1914 reveal an exceptional command of color, capturing the intense, shifting light of the region. In these works, the pigment seems to pulse with a life of its own, moving beyond simple representation toward a more luminous, spiritual essence. He did not merely paint the landscape; he painted the sensation of being within it.

Türkisches Café
Market in Algiers

Key Works and Masterpieces

As his vision matured, Macke began to capture the quiet rhythms of modern life through a lens of intense color. In 1913, he produced Woman in a Green Jacket, a work that radiates a certain vitality through its bold palette and confident brushwork. His interest in the interplay of light and urbanity led him to create Large Bright Shop Window, where he explored the way light filters through glass. He often turned his attention to the simple pleasures of existence, such as in Bathing girls with town in the backgraund, where he sought to portray a sense of idyllic tranquility through simplified forms.

The final period of his life, shaped by his travels to North Africa, brought a new luminosity to his canvases. His time in Tunisia resulted in a series of works that many consider his finest achievements, most notably Türkisches Café. This period also produced Market in Tunis, a work that later fetched $4.1 million (£2.86 million) in a 2000 auction. Even as the shadows of war loomed, he continued to find beauty in intimate settings, such as in The Couple at a Garden Table, which was sold for £2 million at a 1997 Christie's auction.

1913: Woman in a Green Jacket
1914: Market in Tunis
1914: The Couple at a Garden Table

Later Years and Tragic Death

The year 1914 brought a sudden shift in the light that Macke sought to capture. In the spring, he traveled to Tunis, Tunisia, accompanied by Paul Klee and Louis Moilliet. This excursion allowed him to witness a different kind of sun, influencing the luminist approach that would define his final period. He returned to a Europe that was rapidly descending into chaos. As the first month of the Great War passed, the artist found himself drawn into the conflict. Driven by a sense of duty, he volunteered for military service.

The end came with startling speed. In the second month of the First World War, Macke was killed in action at the front in France. He fell near Perthes-lès-Hurlus on 26 September 1914. He was only 27 years old. His death occurred just as his artistic language was reaching a new level of clarity and light. The suddenness of his passing left a void in the avant-garde circles of Germany, cutting short a career that had been defined by a restless, searching spirit.

Legacy and Influence

Though his time in the sun was brief, the impact Macke left upon the major artistic movements of the twentieth century remains profound. He secured his place in history as a significant figure within Expressionism, offering a perspective that often sought harmony where others found only discord. His ability to synthesize the radical ideas of his contemporaries into a personal language ensured that his vision would not be lost to the shadows of the Great War.

The weight of his contribution was formally recognized long after his passing, leading to the establishment of the August Macke Prize in 1959. This honor continues to honor the spirit of his creative inquiry. Even today, his presence is felt in the way contemporary artists continue to explore the deep connections between color and human emotion. He taught that light and hue could speak of the soul's inner state, a lesson that resonates through the decades.

Where to See the Works Today

To walk through the rooms where his spirit remains, one might travel to Bonn, Germany. There, the August-Macke-Haus stands as a dedicated sanctuary, preserving the memory of the man within the very walls where he once lived and worked. It was in this house that he found his studio, a space that allowed his creative energy to flourish before the shadows of war intervened. Nearby, the Kunstmuseum in Bonn also holds his paintings, ensuring that his vision remains accessible to those who seek the light he so carefully captured.

His presence is felt across many borders, carried in the collections of great institutions. In Cologne, the Museum Ludwig houses his works, while the Museum Folkwang in Essen keeps his canvases for the public to observe. One can also find his traces in the Staatsgalerie Moderner Kunst in Munich, where his colors continue to speak from the frames. Even in Zurich, the Kunsthaus Zürich maintains a part of his legacy, holding paintings that reflect his unique way of seeing the world.

Bathing girls with town in the backgraund (about 1913)
Woman in a Green Jacket (1913)
Landscape with Cows and Camel (1914)
Türkisches Café (1914)

Questions & Answers

Can I explore August Macke's works by color spectrum?

The Spectral Index page organizes August Macke's artworks by color.

Is there a chronological account of August Macke?

A chronological account of August Macke's work is available on the artist's Chronicle page, where the artworks pass in order of creation, chapter by chapter.

Is there an overview of all the subjects August Macke painted?

The Subject Atlas of August Macke is a page that maps the artist's artworks by their subjects.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 15, 2026

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