Walking in the Park 1914

August Macke painted this panel, 'Walking in the Park', with oil on cardboard. The strokes here are so immediate—you can see how he's pushing and pulling the paint, laying down these thick, juicy greens, reds, and blues. I wonder what Macke was thinking? Was he trying to capture a fleeting moment, the dappled light filtering through the trees? It’s like he’s trying to pin down the feeling of being in that park. Look at the orange of that dress. It’s like a jolt of energy. See how it vibrates against the cool blue of the umbrella? That simple gesture speaks volumes. You know, making a painting is like having a conversation. Macke was in dialogue with the Impressionists and Fauves, but also with the landscape right in front of him. We all learn from each other, across time, inspiring each other to see and feel in new ways. It's like he’s inviting us to take a walk with him, to experience the world through his eyes.