August Macke
1887 - 1914
Zaun und Baum. 1914.
Charcoal.
Dated, titled, and inscribed with the place of origin on the reverse by another hand, along with the estate stamp (Lugt 1775b), where it is inscribed “TuZ 40” by another hand. With another estate stamp (Lugt 1775b), as well as inscxribed “TuZ 40” by another hand, and other inscriptions by another hand underneath the mount. On smooth paper. 15.5 x 10.5 cm (6.1 x 4.1 in), size of sheet.
Page from Sketchbook No. 63. [MH].
• August Macke is considered one of the most famous painters of German Expressionism and an important member of the “Blauer Reiter.”
• With just a few strokes, Macke impressively captures this landscape scene on paper.
• Created only a short time before Macke fell in battle in Champagne on September 16, 1914.

PROVENANCE: Estate of August Macke.
Private collection, Southern Germany (1972, Galerie Wolfgang Ketterer, Munich, acquired from the above)
In the family’s possession ever since.

LITERATURE: Ursula Heiderich, August Macke. Zeichnungen. Werkverzeichnis, Stuttgart 1993, CR no. 2585.
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Ursula Heiderich, August Macke. Die Skizzenbücher, Stuttgart 1987, p. 1085, p. 1095.
Galerie Wolfgang Ketterer, Munich, 7th Auction, June 6, 1972, lot 1018.

In good condition. Slightly and evenly discolored. Remnants of mounting on the reverse, very slightly visible on the recto.
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