Girl in front of Hat Shop
1912
Step into 1912 with August Macke, who sketched this lively scene of ladies window-shopping with a loose, energetic hand. The washes of lavender and cream suggest elegant dresses and hats, while the bold black letters spelling 'MODE' (Fashion) anchor the composition in the modern world. As a key figure in German Expressionism, Macke was obsessed with the vibrancy of everyday life and the bourgeoisie. This sketch feels like a fleeting glimpse into a boutique, capturing the excitement of new trends just years before the artist was tragically killed in World War I.
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