Little Walter’s Toys by August Macke. An expressionist painting of a toy rabbit, a nesting doll, and striped balls arranged on a bright green surface beside a potted plant.

Little Walter’s Toys

August Macke

1912 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A playful and vibrant expressionist still life featuring a collection of toys in bold, saturated colors.

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Where it works

A measured piece with active movement with quiet neutral notes — adds structure without feeling stiff.

Often works in
Living Room · Bedroom · Nursery
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
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Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Terracotta clay, Deep green, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1912 by August Macke, this expressionist work captures the simple charm of a child's playroom. Featuring a toy rabbit, a matryoshka doll, and striped balls alongside a flowering plant, the composition is defined by its bold use of color and rhythmic brushwork, characteristic of Macke's modernist style and his association with the Der Blaue Reiter group.