Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Lyonel Feininger, ink, 1955
Untitled, by Lyonel Feininger, ink, 1955

Untitled is an ink print by Lyonel Feininger. It dates from 1955 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Lyonel Feininger's 1955 Untitled is a lithograph print held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a cityscape in shades of gray, with abstracted forms suggesting buildings. The artist emphasizes capturing the city's atmosphere over its literal appearance, using varied lines and shapes to evoke a sense of urban complexity.

Technique & Style

Feininger's lithograph features a range of line lengths and directions, with some areas darker or lighter than others. The abstracted forms and expressive lines create a dynamic, non-representational image.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Lyonel Feininger

Artist

Lyonel Feininger

Lyonel Charles Adrian Feininger was a German-American painter, and a leading exponent of Expressionism.

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