Turkish Cafe (II) 1914

"Turkish Cafe (II)" (1914) by August Macke is a vibrant oil painting that embodies the principles of German Expressionism. The work depicts a cafe scene with a lone figure seated at a table under a leafy tree, captured in a bold, simplified style. The use of vivid colors, particularly the bright blue, yellow, and orange, and the flattened perspective create a sense of immediacy and emotional intensity, characteristic of the artist's mature style. This painting captures the essence of Macke's fascination with the exotic, as seen in his travels to Tunisia, and his exploration of color and form.