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Little Walter’s Toys, by August Macke, oil, 1912

Little Walter’s Toys

August Macke

1912

oil

canvas

From the collection of Städel Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Little Walter’s Toys is a 1912 oil by August Macke, a Expressionism work, held at Städel Museum.

Who painted this?
August Macke
When & what style?
1912 · Expressionism
Where can I see it?
Städel Museum

About this work

This painting shows a vibrant, colorful scene of a child's toys on a table. The table is green and has a red border, and it's covered with a few toys, including a white rabbit with red spots, a small doll in a red headscarf and blue skirt, and a few balls. There's also a pink flower pot with green leaves and red flowers on the table. The painting has a playful, childlike quality to it, with bold brushstrokes and bright colors. The toys are arranged in a way that suggests they're being played with, and the overall mood is one of joy and energy. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up August Macke.

About the artist

Portrait of August Macke
Artist

August Macke

August Robert Ludwig Macke (3 January 1887 – 26 September 1914) was a German Expressionist painter.

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