The Yacht Race (Wettsegeln) 1918

"The Yacht Race (Wettsegeln)" is a 1918 woodcut by Lyonel Feininger, a prominent figure in the German Expressionist movement. The work depicts a simplified, almost geometric composition of stylized figures and a sailboat amidst a dynamic, angular background of water and sky. The use of bold black lines against a light background creates a striking visual contrast that typifies Feininger's artistic style. This woodcut, characteristic of his early works, demonstrates Feininger's exploration of form, movement, and the interplay of light and shadow.