Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Lyonel Feininger. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
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This sketch shows a jagged city skyline with sharp, angular buildings. The lines are rough and uneven, like quick scribbles. The background looks like swirling water or maybe wind, with no clear details.
The artist signed it in the corner, Lyonel Feininger, and dated it 1917. The style feels raw, almost like a sketch before a finished drawing.
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Overview
Untitled is an etching by Lyonel Feininger, created in 1917, and is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a cityscape with jagged, angular buildings and a dynamic background suggesting movement, possibly of water or wind.
Technique & Style
Characterized by rough, uneven lines and a raw, sketch-like quality, the work showcases Feininger's expressive use of etching techniques.
History & Provenance
Signed and dated by the artist in 1917, the print is a dated example of Feininger's work from this period, now held at a major modern art institution.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lyonel Charles Adrian Feininger was a German-American painter, and a leading exponent of Expressionism.
