Girl in the greenery 1914

augustmacke

Neue Pinakothek, Munich, Germany

tree

garden

abstract expressionism

abstract painting

fauvism

impressionist landscape

oil painting

fluid art

neo expressionist

acrylic on canvas

forest

paint stroke

park

expressionist

"Girl in the Greenery" (1914) by August Macke is a striking example of German Expressionism. The painting, currently housed in the Neue Pinakothek, Munich, captures a moment of leisure amidst a vibrant, stylized landscape. The figures, rendered in bold strokes and vibrant colors, blend with the foliage, creating a harmonious, almost dreamlike atmosphere. Macke's use of color and form is characteristic of his mature style, reflecting the influence of both Fauvism and Cubism. This work, completed just months before the artist's untimely death, stands as a testament to his artistic brilliance and the fleeting beauty of life.