The artwork titled “Anglers on the Rhine,” created by August Macke in 1907, belongs to the Expressionism art movement. Measuring 40.3 by 44.5 centimeters, it is a genre painting that currently resides in Lenbachhaus, Munich, Germany.
The artwork depicts a serene scene along the Rhine River, characterized by its muted, pastel palette and meticulous attention to detail. Four individuals are engaged in the quiet pastime of fishing. The composition of the painting is dominated by an expanse of light green water, which stretches out to the horizon where it meets the blurred outline of distant hills. In the foreground, a man stands near the riverbank, his face partially obscured by a pipe he is lighting. To his left, another individual, partially turned away from the viewer, extends a fishing rod over the water. Farther back, two more figures, one seated and the other standing in the water, are also engrossed in fishing. The mood evoked by the painting is one of tranquility and introspection, enhanced by the diffused light and harmonious color tones that Macke uses to capture the reflective nature of the activity and its surroundings.
