Ships 1917

"Ships" by Lyonel Feininger, a German-American artist, is a prime example of the artist’s signature style: a fusion of Expressionism and Cubism. The painting depicts a seascape with sailboats rendered in a stark, geometric fashion, emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow. The cubist-inspired abstraction lends a sense of dynamism to the scene, as if captured in motion. Completed in 1917, this piece demonstrates Feininger’s interest in capturing the essence of modern life through the lens of geometric form and bold colors. The artwork is currently housed in the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, Spain.