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Old Shellbacks

1919

Lyonel Feininger

(American, 1871–1956)
Culture
America
Medium
woodblock
Credit Line
Gift of Andreas Feininger, T. Lux Feininger and Father Laurence Feininger in honor of Leona E. Prasse 1975.222
Catalogue raisonné
Prasse, W 124
Copyright
© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
This artwork is known to be under copyright.
Location
Not on view
Print
A dark brown, rectangular woodblock features figures carved into its surface through deep, angular notches. Sharp diagonal lines and flat planes create jagged forms with shadowed recesses. Two figures stand centrally and toward the right, their shapes defined by intersecting geometric patterns, while a smaller form appears on the left. The uniform finish highlights the rough, multi-faceted texture and complex straight-lined carvings that cover the entire slab.

Old Shellbacks

1919

Lyonel Feininger

(American, 1871–1956)
America

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