Yacht Racing (Jacht Wettsegeln)

1918

Lyonel Feininger

Associated Names
Lyonel Feininger

Artist, American, 1871 - 1956

The image consists of intersecting angular lines and sharp, jagged shapes creating an abstract composition. The geometric forms suggest the appearance of sails on a boat cutting through the sea, with pointed shapes resembling waves or crests. The upper half of the image contains diagonal and vertical lines that could be perceived as rainfall or wind streaks. The abstraction gives a sense of movement and energy akin to a sailing vessel navigating rough waters, anchored by elements resembling natural forces and nautical imagery.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1968.24.46

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Prasse 1972, no. W114


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1972

  • Prasse, Leona E. Lyonel Feininger: A Definitive Catlogue of His Graphic Work. Ohio: Cleveland Museum of Art, 1972, no. W114.

Wikidata ID

Q65511116

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