“Valley Bridge in Silver Light” — 36×24 Acrylic on Paper by Petzlic | Hungarian-American Tonalist Modernist
This striking 36×24 acrylic-on-paper landscape by Petzlic reveals his unique ability to merge abstraction with atmospheric detail. Soft layers of gray, beige, lavender, and muted green drift across the horizon, while a faint bridge structure and softly rendered trees anchor the composition.
A Hungarian-born modernist trained at the Art Students League of New York, Petzlic developed a signature language of tonal layering and expressive brush movement. His landscapes evoke the vast, luminous quiet of the American Southwest while retaining the poetic tonality of European plein-air tradition.
Acquired from the retired Mitch Moore Gallery, NYC, this signed original remains in excellent vintage condition and is ideal for collectors of tonal abstraction, European-American modernism, and meditative contemporary landscapes.
DETAILED ARTWORK DESCRIPTION
Petzlic (Hungarian-American, mid-20th c.)
Untitled Atmospheric Landscape
Acrylic on Paper | 36 × 24 in. | Signed “Petzlic”
Acquired in New York City (Mitch Moore Gallery Inc.)
This 36×24 acrylic on paper composition is another exceptional example of Petzlic’s signature tonal, atmospheric landscape abstraction. Compared to the previous work, this piece features a more structured rhythm of horizontal bands and a greater emphasis on built elements—most notably a curving bridge structure that anchors the lower central portion of the painting.
The palette remains a sophisticated blend of:
silvery grays
mauve undertones
warm beige
muted olive
ghosted lavender
soft whites
The scene unfolds in shimmering strata, each layer receding into a luminous, mist-filled distance. Petzlic uses his trademark long, sweeping brushstrokes to create seamless transitions between land, water, and sky, producing an ethereal sense of movement. Figures and tree lines materialize subtly, as if emerging from fog, while architectural silhouettes soften into abstraction on the horizon.
The brushwork displays Petzlic’s mastery of balancing precision and spontaneity: delicate details—trees, reflections, conversations of light across the water—coexist with broad gestural marks that blur boundaries and heighten atmospheric effect.
This piece represents Petzlic’s mature style, likely produced between the 1960s and 1980s, and remains in excellent vintage condition, preserved from the retired Mitch Moore Gallery Inc., NYC.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY — PETZLIC
Petzlic, born in Hungary, began painting at age twelve. After World War II he emigrated to the United States seeking artistic opportunity and stability. In New York he enrolled at the Art Students League, where he absorbed influences from European émigré painters, American tonalists, and the rising abstract expressionist movement.
He became known for landscapes that blend:
European tonalism (rooted in Central European plein-air traditions)
American Southwestern luminosity
Abstract structure softened with atmospheric blending
His work drew attention in multiple countries, and he exhibited in:
United States
Hungary
Spain
Italy
Switzerland
Collectors value Petzlic’s work for its emotional subtlety, openness, and its fusion of representational and abstract language.
Petzlic (Hungarian-American, mid-20th c.)
Valley Bridge in Silver Light
Acrylic on Paper | 36×24 in. | Signed
Provenance: Mitch Moore Gallery Inc., NYC
Atmospheric layered landscape with bridge motif, tonal abstraction, and exceptional depth. Excellent condition.
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
Artist: PETZLIC (Hungarian-American)
Title: Valley Bridge in Silver Light (assigned catalog title)
Medium: Acrylic on Paper
Dimensions: 36 × 24 in.
Signature: Lower right “Petzlic”
Date: ca. 1960s–1980s
Provenance: Mitch Moore Gallery Inc., NYC → Artfind Gallery, Washington DC
Authenticity:
Signature consistent; technique and palette match documented Petzlic works. Provenance from Mitch Moore Gallery.
Condition:
Very good vintage condition; flat, clean paper; no tears, creases, warping, or color loss. Never framed or displayed.
PROVENANCE CHAIN
Artist: Petzlic (Hungarian-American)
Gallery: Mitch Moore Gallery Inc., New York City (retired)
Dealer Transfer / Private Holding
Current Owner: Artfind Gallery, Washington DC
“Valley Bridge in Silver Light” — 36×24 Acrylic on Paper by Petzlic | Hungarian-American Tonalist Modernist
This striking 36×24 acrylic-on-paper landscape by Petzlic reveals his unique ability to merge abstraction with atmospheric detail. Soft layers of gray, beige, lavender, and muted green drift across the horizon, while a faint bridge structure and softly rendered trees anchor the composition.
A Hungarian-born modernist trained at the Art Students League of New York, Petzlic developed a signature language of tonal layering and expressive brush movement. His landscapes evoke the vast, luminous quiet of the American Southwest while retaining the poetic tonality of European plein-air tradition.
Acquired from the retired Mitch Moore Gallery, NYC, this signed original remains in excellent vintage condition and is ideal for collectors of tonal abstraction, European-American modernism, and meditative contemporary landscapes.
DETAILED ARTWORK DESCRIPTION
Petzlic (Hungarian-American, mid-20th c.)
Untitled Atmospheric Landscape
Acrylic on Paper | 36 × 24 in. | Signed “Petzlic”
Acquired in New York City (Mitch Moore Gallery Inc.)
This 36×24 acrylic on paper composition is another exceptional example of Petzlic’s signature tonal, atmospheric landscape abstraction. Compared to the previous work, this piece features a more structured rhythm of horizontal bands and a greater emphasis on built elements—most notably a curving bridge structure that anchors the lower central portion of the painting.
The palette remains a sophisticated blend of:
silvery grays
mauve undertones
warm beige
muted olive
ghosted lavender
soft whites
The scene unfolds in shimmering strata, each layer receding into a luminous, mist-filled distance. Petzlic uses his trademark long, sweeping brushstrokes to create seamless transitions between land, water, and sky, producing an ethereal sense of movement. Figures and tree lines materialize subtly, as if emerging from fog, while architectural silhouettes soften into abstraction on the horizon.
The brushwork displays Petzlic’s mastery of balancing precision and spontaneity: delicate details—trees, reflections, conversations of light across the water—coexist with broad gestural marks that blur boundaries and heighten atmospheric effect.
This piece represents Petzlic’s mature style, likely produced between the 1960s and 1980s, and remains in excellent vintage condition, preserved from the retired Mitch Moore Gallery Inc., NYC.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY — PETZLIC
Petzlic, born in Hungary, began painting at age twelve. After World War II he emigrated to the United States seeking artistic opportunity and stability. In New York he enrolled at the Art Students League, where he absorbed influences from European émigré painters, American tonalists, and the rising abstract expressionist movement.
He became known for landscapes that blend:
European tonalism (rooted in Central European plein-air traditions)
American Southwestern luminosity
Abstract structure softened with atmospheric blending
His work drew attention in multiple countries, and he exhibited in:
United States
Hungary
Spain
Italy
Switzerland
Collectors value Petzlic’s work for its emotional subtlety, openness, and its fusion of representational and abstract language.
Petzlic (Hungarian-American, mid-20th c.)
Valley Bridge in Silver Light
Acrylic on Paper | 36×24 in. | Signed
Provenance: Mitch Moore Gallery Inc., NYC
Atmospheric layered landscape with bridge motif, tonal abstraction, and exceptional depth. Excellent condition.
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
Artist: PETZLIC (Hungarian-American)
Title: Valley Bridge in Silver Light (assigned catalog title)
Medium: Acrylic on Paper
Dimensions: 36 × 24 in.
Signature: Lower right “Petzlic”
Date: ca. 1960s–1980s
Provenance: Mitch Moore Gallery Inc., NYC → Artfind Gallery, Washington DC
Authenticity:
Signature consistent; technique and palette match documented Petzlic works. Provenance from Mitch Moore Gallery.
Condition:
Very good vintage condition; flat, clean paper; no tears, creases, warping, or color loss. Never framed or displayed.
PROVENANCE CHAIN
Artist: Petzlic (Hungarian-American)
Gallery: Mitch Moore Gallery Inc., New York City (retired)
Dealer Transfer / Private Holding
Current Owner: Artfind Gallery, Washington DC
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