The artwork titled “Tree in the Cornfield,” created by August Macke in 1907, exemplifies the Expressionism art movement. It measures 30 x 15.8 cm and falls under the genre of genre painting.
The artwork depicts a pastoral scene marked by vivid and expressive colors. Dominated by hues of yellow and blue, it illustrates two figures in a cornfield under a solitary tree. One figure, possibly a farmer, is bent over gathering sheaves of corn, while the other stands upright, holding a sickle, presumably waiting or contemplating the task at hand. The commanding blue sky contrasts sharply with the golden yellow of the field, further emphasizing the vibrancy and urgency characteristic of the Expressionist style. The overall composition evokes a sense of simplicity and the timelessness of rural life, while the use of color and form brings an emotional depth to the pastoral setting.
