Southern Night

1946-1947

Leonard Pytlak

Associated Names
Leonard Pytlak

Artist, American, 1910 - 1998

The painting depicts a rustic house surrounded by trees. The perspective is slightly elevated. The horizon line is not clearly visible. The composition suggests the house and trees are on a small rise. Silhouetted trees are against the sky, with a full moon glowing softly in the background. The brushwork is expressive and loose, with bold, dark strokes defining the trees and structures for texture and depth. The color palette includes deep greens, blacks, and ochres for a nighttime atmosphere, with the moon casting a subtle pale yellow light. Contrasting light and shadow emphasize the architectural elements of the house and intricate tree branches.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color screenprint on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jacob Kainen

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.1 x 43.2 cm (11 7/8 x 17 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.98.400


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Susan Teller Gallery New York); Jacob Kainen, Washington, D.C., purchased March 3, 1999; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Southern Night

Wikidata ID

Q76347360

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