Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a charcoal drawing by Lyonel Feininger. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1915 drawing by Lyonel Feininger, depicts a cityscape featuring a prominent arched bridge and adjacent buildings, executed in ink and charcoal on paper, now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing focuses on the architectural elements, particularly the bridge's arches, set against a backdrop of geometric, block-like buildings. Human figures are minimized, emphasizing the urban landscape's structural dynamics.
Technique & Style
Feininger employed sharp, angular lines for the buildings and dense crisscrossed hatching to create deep, textured shadows, reminiscent of woven fabric. The bridge's arches dominate, while the buildings exhibit slight, unsettling deviations from straight alignment.
History & Provenance
Created in 1915, the work is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lyonel Charles Adrian Feininger was a German-American painter, and a leading exponent of Expressionism.
