Seated female with a pillow 

August Macke created “Seated Female with a Pillow” using watercolor on paper, capturing a nude figure against a backdrop of simple domestic objects. The woman's pose, seen from behind, establishes a geometry of curves and lines that play across the canvas. Macke’s use of watercolor lends a fluidity to the composition, blurring the boundaries between figure and ground. Notice the bold outlines that define the contours of the woman’s body and the patterned pillows. The flatness and abstraction of these elements reflect a move away from traditional representation, challenging our perception of space and form. Macke was deeply involved in the expressionist movement, seeking to represent subjective experiences through simplified forms and heightened colors. In this watercolor, the interplay between abstraction and representation reveals a nuanced engagement with themes of intimacy and the human form. It underscores the idea that art serves not merely to depict, but to evoke and question.