The artwork, titled “Round Dance,” was created by August Macke in 1912. It is a watercolor painting representative of the Expressionism movement and falls under the genre of genre painting.
The artwork depicts a group of elegantly dressed figures engaged in a round dance beneath a canopy of trees. The dancers, adorned in period attire with wide skirts and fitted jackets, are capturing an exuberant moment, their hands clasped as they move rhythmically in unison. The scene is framed above by a decorative border of geometric patterns, adding a structured element to the composition. The foliage in shades of green and blue provides a refreshing backdrop, contrasting with the simple monochrome representation of the figures and ground. The fluidity of the watercolor medium complements the lively and animated nature of the dance, exemplifying Macke’s adept use of expressionistic style to evoke the joy and communal spirit of the moment.
