August Macke " Tunisian Watercolors and Drawings " Vintage 1969 1st Edition Lithograph Print Hardcover Modernist Art Book

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This August Macke " Tunisian Watercolors and Drawings " rare vintage 1969 first edition lithograph print hardcover Modernist art book … Read more This August Macke " Tunisian Watercolors and Drawings " rare vintage 1969 first edition lithograph print hardcover Modernist art book is an incredibly special and unique book to add to your library collection.

The 1st edition hardcover art book with black & white photo printed linen covered boards, and dust jacket is published by Harry N. Abrams Inc. Publishers, New York, printed and bound in West Germany in 1969. It features a monograph survey of the Tunisian watercolors and drawings of the artists August Macke, with accompanied compelling text authored by August Macke, Gunter Busch, Walter Holzhausen, and artist Paul Klee, edited by Milton S. Fox.

August Macke ( 1887 - 1914 ) was a german born Expressionist painter. He was one of the leading members of the Expressionist group Der Blauer Reiter. Macke is considered one of the most important pioneers of Modern Art at the beginning of The Twentieth Century, recognized for his experimentation with color and form in his quest to invent a new language of art.

The French Modernist became his most important source of inspiration and influence including Franz Marc, Wassily Kandinsky, paul Klee, and Robert Delaunay. Macke was only 27 years old when he died in The First World War in France. Despite his short artistic career, he produced over 600 paintings and 9000 drawings. The artworks which concentrate primarily on expressing feelings and moods rather than reproducing objective reality are now considered as some of the most important of The 20th Century.

Just before the outbreak of World War I, Macke, Paul Klee, and Swiss painter Louis Rene Moilliiet, set out on a trip to North Africa to capture the Mediterranean light. Its effect on Macke resulted in these sun drenched vibrant watercolors. His sketchbook images of visual impressions of Tunis, Kairouan, and other North African locations are jewel-like in their color, fresh in their execution, and flashing in their transparency. The exotic atmosphere of Tunisia was fundamental for the creation of a series of artworks that are now considered masterpieces.

This a beautiful engaging art book, devoted to a painter whose talent ranks high in the history of Contemporary Art. It is printed on premium paper stock featuring 35 lithograph print illustrations, including 16 in full-color.

The rare out of print 1st edition hardcover art book measures 10" W X 11 5/8" H X 3/4" D, with 90 pages.

It is in excellent " like new " clean vintage condition consistent with age, light signs of handling, and very light minor wear. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. See less