{"product_id":"woman-in-park-august-macke","title":"Woman in Park - August Macke","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1912 oil painting by August Macke, featuring a woman in a park rendered with bold colour and flattened perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAugust Macke painted this work in 1912, a period when his style shifted towards the synthesis of colour and form characteristic of the Der Blaue Reiter group. The composition features a solitary female figure positioned centrally, framed by the vertical trunks of trees. Her attire, consisting of a bright red bodice and a yellow skirt, contrasts with the darker, cooler tones of the surrounding park environment. Macke employs a flattened perspective, where the background trees and the figure occupy a similar pictorial plane, creating a decorative effect rather than a traditional sense of depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe application of paint is direct, with visible brushwork that defines the forms without relying on rigid outlines. The woman wears a hat adorned with floral elements and patterned gloves, details that suggest a focus on contemporary fashion and urban leisure. Macke often explored the theme of the flâneur, or the observer of modern life, and this painting captures a quiet moment of promenade. The colour palette is deliberate, using complementary pairings to create visual tension. The deep blues and greens of the foliage serve to push the figure forward, making her the primary subject of the viewer's attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reflects the influence of French Fauvism on Macke, particularly in the use of non-naturalistic colour to convey mood. Unlike the more aggressive or distorted forms found in other German Expressionist works, this piece maintains a sense of harmony and balance. The figure's expression is neutral, inviting the viewer to consider the scene as a study of light and colour rather than a psychological portrait. The painting remains a clear example of Macke's ability to transform everyday subjects into compositions that prioritise aesthetic experience over narrative detail.\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=\"\/it\/products\/portrat-frau-cuhrt-max-pechstein\" 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;\"\u003ePorträt Frau Cuhrt by Max Pechstein\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/head-of-a-man-alexej-von-jawlensky\" 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;\"\u003eHead of a Man by Alexej von Jawlensky\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":59484386099535,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59484386820431,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59484386853199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59484386885967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59484386918735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59484386951503,"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":59484386984271,"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":59484387017039,"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":59484387049807,"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":59484387082575,"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":59484387115343,"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":59484387148111,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Woman-in-Park_Poster_CompositorV1_1794528242869.jpg?v=1794528280","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/it\/products\/woman-in-park-august-macke","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}