The artwork titled “Sailing Boat on the Tegernsee,” created around 1910 by the artist August Macke, belongs to the Expressionism art movement and is an exemplary genre painting. Executed with oil on wood, it captures a serene scene with dimensions of 72 x 50.5 cm. The composition is suffused with dynamic and vibrant brushstrokes, characteristic of the Expressionist style.
In the artwork, one can observe three individuals leisurely sailing on a boat, set against the picturesque backdrop of the Tegernsee Lake. The artist employs vivid and contrasting colors to portray the placid waters and the surrounding landscape. The yellow sail on the boat captures immediate attention, its bold hue juxtaposed against the deep blues and greens of the lake and hills in the background. The figures in the boat, depicted with expressive contouring and vigorous brushwork, engage in activities that convey a sense of calm leisure. The atmospheric sky, painted with dynamic and fluid strokes, adds to the overall impression of an idyllic and tranquil day, meticulously encapsulated within the confines of the genre painting.
