Leon Dolice

Leon Dolice (1892-1960) Leon Dolice was born in Vienna in 1892. During his late teens he left his home to pursue his passion for art by traveling around Europe and studying the works of the Masters. Captivated by the idea of the adventure of crossing the Atlantic and finding freedom in the new world, he left Europe in 1920 for America. When he arrived in New York he was met by the turbulence of the roaring twenties, and found an oasis in Greenwich Village where the city streets became his inspiration. After making the acquaintance of George Luks, he was encouraged to explore and paint other parts of the city. The quickly changing architecture and back streets inspired him to chronicle the life of Manhattan through painting and printmaking. 
Third Avenue El, was one of his favorite subjects, as it was the view from his studio throughout his life. This elevated train was phased out in the 1950s.
As his son Joe Dolice wrote: "His work brings to light aspects of nostalgic New York that survives today only in small part, whether in architecture or in spirit."