The El

1938

Leonard Pytlak

Associated Names
Leonard Pytlak

Artist, American, 1910 - 1998

This is a drawing of an urban nighttime street scene. The artwork features a staircase and a group of people in a dimly lit, shadowy urban environment. The composition includes figures engaging in various activities, such as walking, shopping, or conversing. The play of light and shadow adds depth to the scene, with the figures partially illuminated by light from a shopfront displaying the word "DRESSES". The use of shading and perspective creates a sense of depth and movement, enhancing the lively atmosphere of the alleyway at night.
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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

In pencil: lower left, 6/9 The El; lower right, L. Pytlak

Wikidata ID

Q76454337

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