In Front of the Hat Shop (Woman with Red Jacket and Child) - August Macke
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A vibrant street scene by German Expressionist August Macke, 'In Front of the Hat Shop' features a woman and child before a shop, rendered in bold colours and simplified forms.
August Macke (1887-1914) was a German Expressionist painter, a member of the short-lived but influential group Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider). His work blends elements of Fauvism and Cubism to create a distinctive style characterised by bright colours and simplified forms. Macke's career was cut short by his death in World War I at the age of 27. 'In Front of the Hat Shop' depicts a street scene with a woman in a red jacket and a child standing before a shop displaying hats. The composition is divided into distinct zones of colour and form. The trees on the left are rendered in broad strokes of green and brown, while the shop front features a striped awning and a sign reading 'Modes'. The figures are simplified, with the woman's red jacket providing a striking contrast to the surrounding colours. The painting captures a fleeting moment of everyday life, transformed by Macke's expressive use of colour and form. The scene is bathed in a soft, diffused light, creating a sense of warmth and intimacy.
In Front of the Hat Shop (Woman with Red Jacket and Child) - August Macke
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Delighted with this print! The colours are extremely vibrant, the imagine crystal clear and beautifully displayed in an attractive frame. Delivery was prompt and securely packaged. Highly recommended and will be using again!
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Beautiful print, great quality and love it with the white frame. Delivery was really fast. I've had loads of compliments from visitors as I've hung it in my hallway as the first thing you see when you enter the house. Couldn't be happier.
August Macke
painting luminous watercolours in Tunisia in April 1914, then dying on the Western Front in September, with four months between joy and destruction
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