Off the Coast 1951

"Off the Coast" is a 1951 charcoal drawing by German-American artist Lyonel Feininger. Feininger, known for his geometric and abstract style, depicts a seascape with a simplified, almost skeletal, rendering of ships. The work utilizes stark contrasts of light and shadow, with a strong diagonal line dividing the foreground and background, creating a sense of depth and movement. Feininger’s characteristic use of lines, angles, and simplified forms is prominent in this drawing, demonstrating his mastery of abstract expressionism.