Untitled
1941
ink
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
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Lyonel Feininger
Lyonel Charles Adrian Feininger was a German-American painter, and a leading exponent of Expressionism.
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ink
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1941 ink by Lyonel Feininger, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This drawing shows a busy harbor scene with ships, buildings, and a bridge. The lines are all sharp and overlapping, creating a sense of depth and movement. Everything is in black and white, made with lots of tiny ink strokes. The artist used a technique where lines build up shadows and shapes by layering. This makes the scene look almost three-dimensional, even though it’s just ink on paper. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching to see how it works.
Lyonel Charles Adrian Feininger was a German-American painter, and a leading exponent of Expressionism.
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