Rokoko by August Macke. A vibrant expressionist scene with figures in Rococo-style dress standing before an arched pavilion, while a shepherd plays a pipe for grazing animals.

Rokoko

August Macke

1912 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A joyful expressionist landscape alive with bold colors and whimsical figures in a pastoral setting.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force with warm, lived-in color — holds its place without needing much around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Bedroom
Placement
Strong as a centered anchor on a clear wall
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Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep green, Aged gold

About the piece

Painted in 1912, August Macke's 'Rokoko' captures the artist's fascination with light, color, and rhythmic form. The work depicts a stylized pastoral scene where figures in historical attire and a shepherd merge with a lush, saturated landscape, exemplifying the vibrant spirit of the German Expressionist movement.

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