“House in the garden” is a watercolor artwork created by August Macke in 1914. This piece is affiliated with the Orphism movement and is a landscape genre painting. The dimensions of the painting are 22 x 28.5 cm.
The artwork features a vivid, color-rich display that is characteristic of the Orphist style, which emphasizes the use of strong colors and dynamic forms. Dominated by an array of blues, greens, yellows, and reds, the composition presents an abstracted view of a house surrounded by foliage. The lack of traditional perspective and the free application of color contribute to a sense of depth and movement within the piece. Shapes and forms are simplified and the interplay of colors seems to be the primary focus, rather than the realistic representation of the scene. The use of watercolor allows for transparency and layers that create a luminous effect characteristic of Macke’s work. This piece provides a snapshot of Macke’s exploration of color and form, which was cut short by his early death later that year in World War I.
