Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Lyonel Feininger, charcoal, 1935
Untitled, by Lyonel Feininger, charcoal, 1935

Untitled is a charcoal drawing by Lyonel Feininger. It dates from 1935 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1935 charcoal drawing by Lyonel Feininger, currently in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art. The work depicts a serene village landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows a village nestled in a valley, with small buildings on a hillside surrounded by trees and rugged terrain, evoking a sense of natural, unpolished tranquility.

Technique & Style

Characterized by loose, sketchy lines, the piece appears to be a rapid capture of light and form. Feininger utilized charcoal to achieve soft shadows and textured effects, conveying a natural, spontaneous quality.

History & Provenance

Created in 1935, the work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, though specific acquisition details are not provided here.

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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