Sunday at Faneuil Hall

1947

Louis Novak

Associated Names
Louis Novak

Artist, American, born Czechoslovakia, 1903 - 1983

The image shows a city street scene from an elevated viewpoint. In the distance, several buildings can be seen, including a tall structure in the center. A detailed building on the right features a dome and weather vane, with arched windows and a red brick facade. Other buildings on the left lead towards a central vanishing point. The painting portrays architectural details and a cloudy sky with delicate brushstrokes. The color palette includes warm tones like amber, beige, and gray, as well as blue and red accents, creating a serene city atmosphere.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank B. Bristow, Falls Church, Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1968; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1979

  • American Places, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1979-1980

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Louis Novak; lower center printed in gray ink: 19©47; lower right in graphite: Sunday at Faneuil Hall

Markings

stamped lower verso in black ink (twice): F.B.B. [circled]

Wikidata ID

Q77008639

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