Children with Goat in the Forest by August Macke. Two children wearing hats stand in a stylized, colorful forest with a small white goat.

Children with Goat in the Forest

August Macke

1912 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A vibrant Expressionist scene by August Macke depicting children with a goat in a sun-dappled forest.

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Where it works

A measured piece with active movement with a clear neutral contrast — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Office · Gallery Wall
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Charcoal black, Olive green, Deep green

About the piece

Painted in 1912, this work by August Macke exemplifies the bold color and simplified forms of German Expressionism. The scene captures two children interacting with a goat amidst a kaleidoscope of green, yellow, and blue tones that define a stylized woodland setting.