Komposition
1918
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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August Macke
August Robert Ludwig Macke (3 January 1887 – 26 September 1914) was a German Expressionist painter.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Komposition is a 1918 by August Macke, held at National Gallery of Art.
In the image, a black-and-white linoleum cut print shows two nude figures standing side by side. The figures are depicted in a simplified, abstracted style, with bold lines and minimal detail. The background of the print is a cream-colored paper. The figures are shown in a frontal view, with their bodies facing the viewer. The print is executed in a bold, graphic style, with a focus on clean lines and simple forms. The print is a great example of August Macke's work. To learn more about his style and technique, check out the artist Macke, August.
August Robert Ludwig Macke (3 January 1887 – 26 September 1914) was a German Expressionist painter.
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