Untitled

Untitled

Lyonel Feininger

1933

watercolor

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a ship tilted at an odd angle on a dark, wavy line that looks like water. The boat’s masts and rigging are drawn with quick, jagged lines, while the sky above is just a few faint, slanted marks. The whole thing feels like it’s floating in empty space, with no clear horizon. The artist used ink and watercolor to keep things simple and sketchy. The dark water contrasts with the light background, making the ship stand out. The title isn’t given, but the style looks like it’s from the early 1900s. If you like this kind of drawing, check out The Museum of Modern Art for more works like it.

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