Man with donkey 1914

"Man with Donkey" is a watercolor painting created by August Macke in 1914, just months before his untimely death during World War I. Macke, known for his vibrant colors and bold compositions, captures a simplified, almost abstract, scene. The artwork features geometric shapes and flat planes, with simplified figures and a vibrant color palette, characteristic of the Expressionist movement. The painting depicts a man, likely a peasant, leading his donkey through a village, with the surrounding environment rendered in a stylized and fragmented manner. This artwork showcases Macke's exploration of the relationship between nature and urban life, reflecting his artistic interest in the rapidly changing world of the early 20th century.