Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Lyonel Feininger. It dates from 1952 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a mixed-media drawing by Lyonel Feininger, executed in 1952, combining watercolor, charcoal, and pen and ink on paper. It is part of the collection at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts simplistic, ambiguous figures—resembling either animals or humans with exaggerated heads and abbreviated limbs—proceeding along a pathway. The scene also includes architectural elements and a distinctive blue umbrella, set against a predominantly pale color palette punctuated by vivid red, yellow, and blue accents.
Technique & Style
Feininger employed loose, quick lines and light, expressive washes, characteristic of a spontaneous or preliminary approach. The overall effect suggests a sketch or doodle rather than a polished work, aligning with the artist's known playful and abstract tendencies.
History & Provenance
Created in 1952, the work is now held in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art, though specific details of its acquisition or earlier ownership are not provided here.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lyonel Charles Adrian Feininger was a German-American painter, and a leading exponent of Expressionism.
