Colored Composition of Forms by August Macke. An abstract arrangement of geometric and organic shapes in vibrant hues of red, blue, green, and pink with visible impasto brushstrokes.

Colored Composition of Forms

August Macke

1914 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A vibrant dance of abstract shapes and bold colors from a master of early 20th-century expressionism.

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Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with softened warm notes — holds its place without needing much around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Commercial Space · Office
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Warm beige, Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Created in 1914, 'Colored Composition of Forms' is a striking example of August Macke's venture into pure abstraction. The work features a rhythmic dance of intersecting shapes and cylinders, rendered in a jewel-toned palette that showcases the artist's masterful use of light and color during his expressionist period.