{"product_id":"inner-courtyard-of-house-in-st-germain-august-macke","title":"Inner Courtyard of House in St. Germain - August Macke","description":"\u003cp\u003eA luminous watercolour by August Macke, capturing a sun-drenched courtyard in St. Germain through simplified forms and a bright, expressive colour palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAugust Macke produced this watercolour during his final year, a period marked by his travels and a shift towards a more luminous, light-filled aesthetic. The composition depicts a domestic scene in St. Germain, rendered with the characteristic fluidity of the medium. Macke employs a palette dominated by bright yellows, blues, and greens, which interact to create a sense of warmth and sun-drenched atmosphere. The architecture of the house is simplified into geometric planes, allowing the colour to define the space rather than rigid lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo figures are present in the foreground, integrated into the garden setting. Their presence is suggested through minimal forms, reflecting Macke's interest in the relationship between human subjects and their environment. The branches of a tree frame the upper portion of the image, adding a sense of depth and enclosure to the courtyard. The application of paint is loose, with visible washes that allow the white of the paper to contribute to the overall luminosity of the scene. This work demonstrates the artist's ability to balance representational elements with a modern, subjective approach to colour and form. By focusing on the play of light across the building facade and the foliage, Macke captures a fleeting moment of calm. The work remains a clear example of his contribution to the German Expressionist movement, specifically his focus on the harmony between humanity and the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/munich-schwabing-with-the-church-of-st-ursula-wassily-kandinsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMunich-Schwabing with the church of St. Ursula by Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/flower-stand-with-watering-can-and-bucket-paul-klee\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFlower stand with watering can and bucket by Paul Klee\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/august-macke\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by August Macke →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"August Macke","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59485332144463,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59485332177231,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59485332209999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59485332242767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59485332275535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59485332308303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59485332341071,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59485332373839,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59485332406607,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59485332439375,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59485332472143,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59485332504911,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Inner-Courtyard-of-House-in-St_Poster_CompositorV1_1794534013567.jpg?v=1794534045","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/products\/inner-courtyard-of-house-in-st-germain-august-macke","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}