German, 1887–1914
August Macke (1887–1914) was a German painter and a leading member of the Der Blaue Reiter group. Born in Meschede, Westphalia, he grew up in Cologne and Bonn, where early influences included his father's drawings and Japanese prints. Macke studied at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf and worked briefly in stage and costume design. His artistic style evolved as he integrated elements from various avant-garde movements, and he died in the First World War.
Sources: Wikipedia (en): August Macke · Wikidata Q33981
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