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Fishing Contest

1940

Leonard Pytlak

Associated Names

Leonard Pytlak

Artist, American, 1910 - 1998

The image shows a river or stream with people fishing. Multiple figures are standing in the water, fishing with varied postures. Others on the right and left are also fishing. In the background, there is a weathered building with a tower, surrounded by green hills. The sky is gray and blue, suggesting an overcast day. Brushstrokes are bold and expressive, with a textured look. The color palette includes earthy tones, blue, and green shades.

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Artwork overview

Medium

screenprint
Credit Line

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

image: 355 x 430 mm
sheet: 408 x 474 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4008

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, Fishing Contest; lower right, 20 x 2 1/2 more at (cut off).In black ink (within image): lower right, L. Pytlak

Wikidata ID

Q76457817

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