The artwork titled “Big Zoo, Triptych” was created by August Macke in 1913. Executed in oil on canvas, it embodies the Orphism art movement. The genre painting, measuring 129.5 x 230.5 cm, is housed at the Museum Ostwall (MO) in Dortmund, Germany.
The artwork is divided into three panels, which contribute to its classification as a triptych. It features vibrant and abstract representations of zoo scenes, illustrating both people and animals. The central panel showcases a woman and a child standing near a variety of animals, with distinct, colorful shapes present throughout. The surrounding panels portray various zoo visitors and animals, emphasized by the geometric abstraction and lively color palette typical of Orphism. The artwork’s composition reflects a dynamic interplay of colors and forms, creating a vivid and immersive portrayal of a zoo environment.
