Girl with Fish Bowl by August Macke. An Expressionist painting of a young woman in a blue dress and red sleeves sitting beside a large, faceted fish bowl amidst lush green plants.

Girl with Fish Bowl

August Macke

1914 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A vibrant Expressionist portrait by August Macke featuring a young woman and a shimmering fish bowl.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force with softened warm notes — gives the room a clear visual center.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Office
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black, Soft sage

About the piece

Painted in 1914, this work by August Macke exemplifies the German Expressionist movement. Through bold, fragmented planes of color and rhythmic composition, Macke transforms a quiet domestic moment into a luminous visual experience. The interplay of vibrant reds, deep blues, and lush greens creates a sense of vitality characteristic of his short but brilliant career.