Woman with a Yellow Jacket 1913

August Macke created *Woman with a Yellow Jacket* using watercolor on paper, a medium that encourages spontaneity and translucency. Here, the material's inherent qualities shine through as Macke captures a fleeting moment with vibrant washes of color. Notice how the watery consistency of the watercolor allows the hues to blend and bleed into each other, creating a sense of movement and light. This technique echoes the broader social shifts of the time, particularly the rise of consumer culture and the increasing pace of urban life. The ease and speed of watercolor allowed Macke to capture the dynamism of modern society, where fashion, leisure, and social interaction were rapidly evolving. By embracing the fluid nature of watercolor, Macke transcends the traditional boundaries of fine art, inviting us to reconsider the value of immediacy, expression, and everyday experience.