Tightrope walker 1914

"Tightrope Walker" (1914) by German Expressionist artist August Macke portrays a scene of a tightrope walker performing under a circus tent. The painting is characterized by its bold use of color and its dynamic composition. Macke's geometric style, influenced by Cubism and Orphism, simplifies the figures and the tent structure, emphasizing the movement and tension of the performance. The painting was created shortly before Macke's death in World War I. It is a powerful testament to his talent and his ability to capture the energy and spectacle of everyday life. The painting is now housed in the Kunstmuseum Bonn.