Two Girls 1913

oil, canvas

17_20th-century

abstract expressionism

abstract painting

oil

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

canvas

fluid art

neo expressionist

child

acrylic on canvas

expressionism

painting painterly

painting art

expressionist

building

"Two Girls" is a vibrant and dynamic oil painting by German Expressionist artist August Macke. Created in 1913, the work showcases Macke's signature use of bold colors and geometric forms, characteristic of the Die Brücke movement. The fragmented and stylized figures of the two women stand out against a background filled with abstract shapes and vibrant hues, representing the artist's fascination with modern life and its energy. This painting, now housed at the Städel Museum, exemplifies the artistic innovations of the early 20th century and serves as a poignant testament to Macke's tragically short but impactful career.

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stadelmuseum over 1 year ago

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Everything around the two girls is in motion. People and objects are dissolved into crystalline, geometric forms. Figures are duplicated, while colourful lines and glaring cones of light criss-cross the picture. Macke’s painting shows how impressed he was by the art of the Italian Futurists, who glorified speed and technology. At the same time, he took his cue from the abstracting formal language of the French Cubists. Macke painted only the two girls rather formally and in an almost classical way, thus, not letting them blend into the shimmering city life.