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Untitled, by Lyonel Feininger, watercolor, 1936

Untitled

Lyonel Feininger

1936

watercolor

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1936 watercolor by Lyonel Feininger, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Lyonel Feininger
When & what style?
1936
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows three figures on a slanted, yellow-and-gray brick wall. The person on the left wears a dark coat and hat, looking down. The middle figure stands tall in a bright yellow outfit, pointing upward. The person on the right, in a teal dress and white head covering, reaches out toward the yellow figure. The loose, sketchy lines and flat colors make the scene feel quick and lively, almost like a doodle. The brick wall looks uneven, adding a sense of movement. If you like this style, check out Lyonel Feininger.

About the artist

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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