Accession Number1962/2.15
TitleRocky Mountains
Artist(s)Vaclav VytlacilArtist NationalityAmerican (North American)Object Creation Date1953Medium & Supportoil pastel and paint on paperDimensions 21 1/16 in x 28 7/16 in (53.5 cm x 72.23 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Roy R. NeubergerSubject matterVaclav Vytlacil was an American artist and educator who helped found the American Abstract Artists association. His earlier works were more characteristic of a modernist style but in the 1940s and 1950s he became more focused on abstract landscapes that featured a liberal use of color and a less stringent structure.
Rocky Mountains is an abstract landscape of snow covered mountains within the Rocky Mountain range. A small town sits at the base of the mountain which is covered with what appear to be ski lifts and trails.
Physical DescriptionThis loosely sketched landscape shows a large white mountain with blue sky beyond. Some details and highlights are created in yellows, reds and blacks.
Primary Object Classification Drawing Primary Object TypelandscapeAdditional Object Classification(s)PaintingCollection AreaModern and ContemporaryRightsIf you are interested in using an image for a publication, please visit
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Keywords
American (North American)
abstraction
landscapes (representations)
modern and contemporary art
mountains
skiing
winter