The artwork, titled “Blue Parrots,” is a watercolor painting on paper created by August Macke. It is an example of the Expressionism art movement and falls under the genre of animal painting.
In the artwork, vibrant hues and fluid brushstrokes depict a group of blue parrots perched on branches. The colorful birds dominate the composition, contrasting against the earthy tones of their environment. The painterly style characteristic of watercolor medium enhances the expressiveness and dynamic quality of the scene, typical of Expressionism. The background features abstract, soft shapes suggesting foliage, allowing the viewer to focus on the striking colors and forms of the parrots.
