Sitting Nude with Pillow by August Macke. A back-facing nude figure sits cross-legged amidst vibrant red and yellow patterned textiles against a deep blue background.

Sitting Nude with Pillow

August Macke

1911 · Oil Paint, Paperboard

An evocative Expressionist figure study featuring bold color blocks and a striking silhouette.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with quiet neutral notes — sits quietly within a room.

Often works in
Living Room · Bedroom · Study
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Soft sage, Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1911, this work by August Macke exemplifying the artist's mastery of color and form during the height of German Expressionism. The composition focuses on the simplified silhouette of a seated nude, surrounded by a vibrant, rhythmic arrangement of pillows and textiles that create a sense of intimate, quiet repose.

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