Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Lyonel Feininger. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Lyonel Feininger's 1918 'Untitled' is a drawing on paper using watercolor and ink. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a group of simplified figures in red coats and black hats on a narrow path, gazing out towards a bright red sun. The title 'Leute auf See-Steg' (People on the pier) suggests they are waiting or observing something, though their faces are expressionless.
Technique & Style
Feininger employed a loose, sketchy style, using a mix of dark and light lines to suggest the ground or a fence. The watercolor and ink medium allowed for a spontaneous, gestural quality in the work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lyonel Charles Adrian Feininger was a German-American painter, and a leading exponent of Expressionism.
