FEININGER, Lyonel
Kriegsflotte, 1 (Warfleet, 1), 1921
Prasse W 150. Woodcut on fibrous cream japanese paper, full margins. One of only 10 impressions printed in Japan, from the edition of 50. No. 8 of the portfolio Zwölf Holzschnitte von Lyonel Feininger, 1921, published by the Bauhaus Weimar. Signed in pencil.
6 ½ x 9 ¼ inches | 16.51 x 23.5 cm
The woodcut depicts a naval fleet of warships, a favorite subject for Feininger, rendered in an abstracted and geometric style. The ships are portrayed as sharp, angular forms, evoking a sense of power and dominance as they navigate the sea. The jagged, pointed cubist forms of the sea, sky and ships create a sense of movement and energy. This reduction to planes of black and white aligns with Feininger’s broader artistic approach, which sought to simplify forms to their most essential, symbolic elements.
Museum Collections:
Busch-Reisinger Museum
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Victoria and Albert Museum
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