Elmer Novotny
(Cleveland, Ohio, 1909 - 1997, Walnut Creek, California)
Two Weeks With Pay
1957
Casein on panel
22 3/16 x 40 3/16 x 1 3/4 in. (56.4 x 102.1 x 4.6 cm)
Collection of the Akron Art Museum
Museum Acquisition Fund
1958.39
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Novotny was known for his realistic images and attention to detail. This composition has numerous strong horizontal lines, including the horizon, the line of the beach, and the slats on the huts. Repeated elements, like the rectangular windows and the shape of the huts, enliven this composition.
Keywords
HouseAmerican
Ocean
Beach
Oil painting