Macke August German Painter (1 results)

1 p. Small 8vo. 9 x 14 cm. A charming and richly illustrated postcard to his sister Ottilie on the occasion of her birthday, adorned with four small original drawings by Macke.In a playful and affectionate tone, Macke humorously reflects on what gift he might offer his "dear sister": "Ich bin feierlich am Überlegen was ich meiner lieben Schwester zum Geburtstage schenken soll" ("I am solemnly considering what I should give my dear sister for her birthday"). He jokes that he had even contemplated "einen neuen Hut als Gegenstück zu dem 'Panama'" ("a new hat as a counterpart to the 'Panama'"), before teasingly remarking that she already possesses "alles teures Wesen, was dein Herz begehrt" ("every precious thing your heart desires"), including "die brüderliche Zuneigung" ("brotherly affection").As a substitute present, he ceremoniously grants her the right to claim the bouquet of oil roses standing in his room: "wenn ich dir hiermit das Recht gebe den Ölrosenstrauß der auf meinem Zimmer steht, feierlich an dich zu reißen zwecks späterer Verwertung" ("if I hereby grant you the right solemnly to seize the bouquet of oil roses standing in my room for future use"). He closes warmly: "Herzlichen Glückwunsch August".A delightful and intimate family piece from the early period of Macke's career, combining affectionate humour with spontaneous original drawings characteristic of the artist's lively graphic imagination.…