{"product_id":"self-portrait-with-hat-august-macke","title":"Self-Portrait with Hat - August Macke","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1909 self-portrait by German Expressionist August Macke, featuring a direct gaze and a warm, golden-toned background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAugust Macke painted this self-portrait in 1909, a period when his style began to shift away from traditional academic training toward the experimental approaches of the early twentieth century. The work captures the artist at twenty-two, presenting a direct gaze that engages the viewer with a sense of youthful confidence. Macke employs a palette dominated by warm, golden ochres in the background, which contrast with the darker, muted tones of his jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brushwork is visible and deliberate, showing the influence of the Fauvist movement and the early German Expressionist circles he frequented. Rather than focusing on precise anatomical detail, Macke uses colour to define the structure of his face and the weight of his hat. The application of paint is relatively thin in areas, allowing the texture of the canvas to remain part of the visual experience. The composition is tight, focusing entirely on the head and shoulders, which directs all attention to the artist's expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait reflects the broader artistic climate in Germany before the First World War, where artists sought to move beyond mere representation. Macke was interested in the interplay of light and form, a concern that would later lead him toward the more abstract explorations of the Der Blaue Reiter group. By 1909, he had already spent time in Paris, where he encountered the works of Henri Matisse and the Impressionists. These experiences are evident in the way he handles the light hitting his cheek and the shadow cast by the brim of his hat. The painting remains a clear example of his early development, documenting a moment of transition in his career before his untimely death in 1914.\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=\"\/products\/self-portrait-franz-marc-1\" 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;\"\u003eSelf-portrait by Franz Marc\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-old-jew-alexej-von-jawlensky-1\" 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;\"\u003eThe Old Jew 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":59485081305423,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59485081370959,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59485081403727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59485081436495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59485081469263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59485081502031,"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":59485081534799,"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":59485081567567,"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":59485081600335,"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":59485081633103,"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":59485081665871,"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":59485081698639,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Self-Portrait-with-Hat_Poster_CompositorV1_1794530876551.jpg?v=1794530907","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/self-portrait-with-hat-august-macke","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}