Uncle Sam Wants You

1940s

Leonard Pytlak

Associated Names
Leonard Pytlak

Artist, American, 1910 - 1998

This is a monochrome drawing of individuals entering a building through turnstiles. The scene depicts a dimly lit entrance area with a focus on the movement of people as they make their way inside. The outlines of turnstiles are visible in the foreground, guiding the individuals through. A poster with partial text "RUSA" is visible to the left. The lighting suggests an evening setting, with shadows cast across the figures and the environment, creating a mood. The drawing captures the hustle and bustle typically associated with entry points, focusing on the motion depicted in quick, gestural strokes.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Sragow Gallery, New York, NY); Dave and Reba Williams, Greenwich, CT, December 1987; gift to NGA, December 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, Uncle Sam Wants You; lower right, L. Pytlak

Wikidata ID

Q76454335

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