August Macke

German painter of the expressionist group der blaue reiter (1887-1914).

Born January 3rd, 1887 in Meschede. [ref]

Died September 26th, 1914 at 27 years old in Souain-Perthes-lès-Hurlus (killed in action). [ref]

Occupations
draftsperson, drawer, graphic artist, painter, scenographer, sculptor
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