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Lyonel Feininger — Sky Space
Lyonel Feininger

Sky Space

1953

A luminous interplay of translucent watercolor washes creates a dreamlike architectural and atmospheric landscape, characteristic of Feininger's signature Cubist-influenced style. Delicate charcoal lines and ink define angular, fragmented forms that dissolve into an ethereal sky, blurring the boundary between structure and open space. The work reflects Feininger's lifelong fascination with light, geometry, and the transcendent qualities of the natural world.

Medium
watercolor, charcoal and ink on paper

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

May 17, 2017

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Lyonel Feininger, Sky Space, 1953

A luminous interplay of translucent watercolor washes creates a dreamlike architectural and atmospheric landscape, characteristic of Feininger's signature Cubist-influenced style. Delicate charcoal lines and ink define angular, fragmented forms that dissolve into an ethereal sky, blurring the boundary between structure and open space. The work reflects Feininger's lifelong fascination with light, geometry, and the transcendent qualities of the natural world.

Medium
watercolor, charcoal and ink on paper
Year
1953
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Geometric Forms, Cubism, Geometric Composition, Male Artist, Cubist Influence, Expressionism, Early 20th Century, Early Twentieth Century, American-German Artist, American Artist, Celestial Imagery, Works on Paper, Cool Blue Tones, Watercolor and Ink, Modernist Master, Modern Master, Abstract Cityscape, Ethereal Mood, Cool Color Palette, Abstract Landscape

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