Artwork
Frau mit Papagei in einer Landschaft
Frau mit Papagei in einer Landschaft is an oil painting by August Macke. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
About this work
Overview
August Macke's 1914 oil painting, 'Frau mit Papagei in einer Landschaft', depicts a woman and a parrot in a vibrant garden setting, characterized by bold colors and distinct forms.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman, dressed in orange and blue attire, standing alongside a colorful parrot on a perch amidst lush vegetation. Her downward gaze and the parrot's sideways glance introduce a sense of quiet contemplation, while an additional bird on the ground adds depth to the serene scene.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Macke's emphasis on expressive colors and geometric shapes, typical of his early 20th-century style, which accentuates the flatness of the picture plane and the autonomy of each color.
History & Provenance
Created in 1914, the work is part of the collection at the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
Context
'Frau mit Papagei' reflects the early 20th-century European artistic shift towards emphasizing form and color, a movement in which Macke was a key figure.
Legacy
While specific legacy details of this piece are not highlighted, it contributes to Macke's broader influence on the development of modern European painting, particularly in the exploration of color and spatial composition.
Artist & collection
Artist
August Robert Ludwig Macke (3 January 1887 – 26 September 1914) was a German Expressionist painter.
