Night Skaters

c. 1942

Leonard Pytlak

Associated Names
Leonard Pytlak

Artist, American, 1910 - 1998

The painting displays a bird's eye view of a snowy landscape with groups of people engaging in various winter activities. There are dark, leafless trees forming a distinct separation between the snowy ground and the overcast sky. In the distance, there are faint silhouettes of buildings or towers on a rise, partially obscured by dim light. The brushstrokes are expressive and loosely applied, depicting movement and spontaneity without fine detail. The color palette consists of cool, muted tones of blues and grays, contrasted by dark silhouettes and occasional warm hints suggesting artificial light or evening glow.
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Inscriptions

Inscribed: "Night Skaters/12.00" in pencil, upper center, verso; Signed: "Pytlak" in pencil, lower right, (within the image)

Wikidata ID

Q76456147

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