Louis Novak

American, born Czechoslovakia, 1903 - 1983

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The image shows a city street scene from an elevated viewpoint. In the distance, several buildings can be seen, including a tall structure in the center. A detailed building on the right features a dome and weather vane, with arched windows and a red brick facade. Other buildings on the left lead towards a central vanishing point. The painting portrays architectural details and a cloudy sky with delicate brushstrokes. The color palette includes warm tones like amber, beige, and gray, as well as blue and red accents, creating a serene city atmosphere.
Louis Novak, Sunday at Faneuil Hall, 1947, color linocut on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow, 1968), 2015.19.1340

Sunday at Faneuil Hall

Louis Novak · 1947 · color linocut on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1340

The image shows an outdoor scene featuring an ivy-covered building surrounded by lush greenery. The horizon line is not visible, with trees and architectural elements filling the composition. The brushstrokes are soft and impressionistic, creating a textured depiction of light filtering through leaves and casting shadows. The scene is vibrant, with a rich palette of greens, browns, and pastel colors. Warm sunlight illuminates the grassy area in the foreground, where a figure is walking along a path.
Louis Novak, Joline Campbell from Blair Court, 1943, color linoleum cut, Rosenwald Collection, 1946.11.117

Joline Campbell from Blair Court

Louis Novak · 1943 · color linoleum cut ·  Accession ID  1946.11.117