
Der Reeder (The Privateer)
A dynamic maritime scene rendered in Feininger's signature geometric style, this etching and drypoint captures the angular, fragmented forms of a sailing vessel cutting through implied waters. The interplay of precise etched lines and the velvety tonal richness of drypoint creates a sense of movement and structural tension, reflecting Feininger's Bauhaus-influenced approach to form and space. Printed on Arches paper with full margins, the work exemplifies the artist's mastery of printmaking as a medium for distilling the essence of sea and ship into bold, abstracted composition.
- Medium
- Etching and drypoint, on Arches paper, with full margins.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
October 17, 2018
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