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Jive Band

1946-1947

Leonard Pytlak

Associated Names

Leonard Pytlak

Artist, American, 1910 - 1998

The image shows a series of curving and angular shapes forming an abstract composition. Figures resembling musicians playing various instruments such as a trumpet, guitar, drums, and a double bass are visible. The curved lines and bright colors define the instruments, resembling a jazz band setup, creating an energetic visual reminiscent of a lively performance.

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Artwork overview

Medium

screenprint
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

image: 314 x 482 mm
sheet: 314 x 482 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3998

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Pytlak

Wikidata ID

Q76457674

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