August Macke (1887–1914) was a German Expressionist painter best known for his vibrant, colorful works that captured scenes of everyday life with a dreamlike quality. A leading member of the group Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider), alongside artists like Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc, Macke was deeply influenced by Impressionism, Fauvism, and the emerging abstract movements of his time. His style balanced bold color with a deep sensitivity to light, atmosphere, and the human experience. Despi