Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Lyonel Feininger, ink, 1941
Untitled, by Lyonel Feininger, ink, 1941

Untitled is an ink drawing by Lyonel Feininger. It dates from 1941 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Lyonel Feininger's Untitled, a 1941 drawing, is a pen and ink work on paper held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a dynamic harbor scene, featuring ships, buildings, and a bridge, with complex, layered lines conveying depth and movement.

Technique & Style

Feininger achieved a three-dimensional effect through layering ink strokes, building up shadows and shapes. This technique, related to cross-hatching, creates a detailed, high-contrast image in black and white.

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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