Parco-Vista is a striking 1970s intaglio relief etching by American printmaker Al Kaufman, featuring a stylized, atmospheric tree set within a circular frame, surrounded by mountains, clouds, and radiating light. Executed in rich sepia tones and crisp white relief, this 13×14-inch composition showcases Kaufman’s mastery of silhouette, atmosphere, and hand-press technique. Signed and numbered 288/350, Parco-Vista is a highly desirable example of Kaufman’s contemplative mid-century landscape work, supported by verified family provenance and updated historical documentation.
In Parco-Vista, Al Kaufman blends natural imagery with symbolic composition, presenting a luminous white tree suspended within a circular vignette. The branches, laden with cloudlike formations, cascade in delicate strands, echoing both bonsai structure and Asian woodblock influences. Surrounding the tree, sepia-toned rays emanate from behind distant mountains, creating a dramatic chiaroscuro effect.
The circular border — etched with swirling, textured lines — frames the landscape like a window or portal, enhancing the sense of a self-contained, meditative world. The foreground is filled with Kaufman’s characteristically fine linework: rippling water, grasses, and roots that anchor the tree to the ground. The interplay between the dark plate tone and untouched white areas demonstrates Kaufman’s skill in controlling intaglio depth and relief.
Signed in pencil and numbered 288/350, the print reflects the peak craftsmanship of Kaufman’s Rockland County studio era. Parco-Vista stands out among his works for its bold symmetry, mystical atmosphere, and imaginative fusion of landscape and abstraction.
Al (Albert) Kaufman (1928–2005) was an American printmaker born in Brooklyn, NY, who developed into a significant mid-century intaglio artist working from his home studios in Tallman and later New City, Rockland County. The son of Louis B. Kaufman, a printer of German-Jewish heritage, and Sarah Shirley Jacobs, of French-Russian descent, Al grew up surrounded by paper, ink, and craft — influences that shaped his lifelong artistic path.
Although largely self-taught, Kaufman turned fully to fine art only after a major life disruption. As testified by his daughter Heather:
“My father was eventually laid off as everything became automated. He began painting at home. My step-mother gathered his work one day and brought them to a gallery in Nyack, New York, and they held an opening of his work. He was really mad — but I believe most of his work sold immediately. He then began with the intaglios, and did his own matting and framing at home. He also perfected the characters in Jungle Book (6) as an outside vendor for Disney.”
This firsthand testimony forms an essential part of Kaufman’s provenance, documenting:
the unexpected launch of his career,
his home-operated printmaking studio,
his artisanal framing and matting of his own work,
and his contribution as an outside vendor to Disney’s The Jungle Book (uncredited in official studio logs).
Kaufman’s works — characterized by warm sepia tones, delicate lines, and peaceful natural subjects — embody a contemplative style rooted in traditional printmaking craftsmanship. Today, he is valued among collectors for his technical refinement, quiet emotional depth, and authentic, narrative-rich provenance.
Al Kaufman (1928–2005), “Parco-Vista,” 1970s intaglio relief etching, 13×14 in., pencil-signed and numbered 288/350. Highly detailed circular landscape with stylized cloud tree, mountains, and radiating light. Rich sepia plate tone with crisp white relief. Excellent condition. Documented family provenance included.
ARTFIND GALLERY — CERTIFICATE OF VALUE & AUTHENTICATION
Artist: Al (Albert) Kaufman
Title: Parco-Vista
Medium: Intaglio Relief Etching on Paper
Dimensions: 13 × 14 inches
Edition: 288/350
Signature: Pencil-signed lower right
Date: 1970s
Condition: Excellent; strong impression, clean margins, no tears or foxing.
This artwork includes direct familial provenance from the artist’s daughter, Heather Kaufman, confirming:
Artist’s early career history (Nyack gallery debut)
Home press production, matting, and framing
Outsourced artwork contributions to Disney’s The Jungle Book
Artist’s Studio, Tallman / New City, NY — c.1970s
Gallery or Collector Acquisition, New York
Private Collector
Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC (Current Owner)
Artist Note: Kaufman began his career as a watercolorist before mastering intaglio printing. His precision and unique layering techniques earned him national recognition. Beyond fine art, Kaufman briefly contributed to Disney’s The Jungle Book, later focusing entirely on printmaking.
Parco-Vista is a striking 1970s intaglio relief etching by American printmaker Al Kaufman, featuring a stylized, atmospheric tree set within a circular frame, surrounded by mountains, clouds, and radiating light. Executed in rich sepia tones and crisp white relief, this 13×14-inch composition showcases Kaufman’s mastery of silhouette, atmosphere, and hand-press technique. Signed and numbered 288/350, Parco-Vista is a highly desirable example of Kaufman’s contemplative mid-century landscape work, supported by verified family provenance and updated historical documentation.
In Parco-Vista, Al Kaufman blends natural imagery with symbolic composition, presenting a luminous white tree suspended within a circular vignette. The branches, laden with cloudlike formations, cascade in delicate strands, echoing both bonsai structure and Asian woodblock influences. Surrounding the tree, sepia-toned rays emanate from behind distant mountains, creating a dramatic chiaroscuro effect.
The circular border — etched with swirling, textured lines — frames the landscape like a window or portal, enhancing the sense of a self-contained, meditative world. The foreground is filled with Kaufman’s characteristically fine linework: rippling water, grasses, and roots that anchor the tree to the ground. The interplay between the dark plate tone and untouched white areas demonstrates Kaufman’s skill in controlling intaglio depth and relief.
Signed in pencil and numbered 288/350, the print reflects the peak craftsmanship of Kaufman’s Rockland County studio era. Parco-Vista stands out among his works for its bold symmetry, mystical atmosphere, and imaginative fusion of landscape and abstraction.
Al (Albert) Kaufman (1928–2005) was an American printmaker born in Brooklyn, NY, who developed into a significant mid-century intaglio artist working from his home studios in Tallman and later New City, Rockland County. The son of Louis B. Kaufman, a printer of German-Jewish heritage, and Sarah Shirley Jacobs, of French-Russian descent, Al grew up surrounded by paper, ink, and craft — influences that shaped his lifelong artistic path.
Although largely self-taught, Kaufman turned fully to fine art only after a major life disruption. As testified by his daughter Heather:
“My father was eventually laid off as everything became automated. He began painting at home. My step-mother gathered his work one day and brought them to a gallery in Nyack, New York, and they held an opening of his work. He was really mad — but I believe most of his work sold immediately. He then began with the intaglios, and did his own matting and framing at home. He also perfected the characters in Jungle Book (6) as an outside vendor for Disney.”
This firsthand testimony forms an essential part of Kaufman’s provenance, documenting:
the unexpected launch of his career,
his home-operated printmaking studio,
his artisanal framing and matting of his own work,
and his contribution as an outside vendor to Disney’s The Jungle Book (uncredited in official studio logs).
Kaufman’s works — characterized by warm sepia tones, delicate lines, and peaceful natural subjects — embody a contemplative style rooted in traditional printmaking craftsmanship. Today, he is valued among collectors for his technical refinement, quiet emotional depth, and authentic, narrative-rich provenance.
Al Kaufman (1928–2005), “Parco-Vista,” 1970s intaglio relief etching, 13×14 in., pencil-signed and numbered 288/350. Highly detailed circular landscape with stylized cloud tree, mountains, and radiating light. Rich sepia plate tone with crisp white relief. Excellent condition. Documented family provenance included.
ARTFIND GALLERY — CERTIFICATE OF VALUE & AUTHENTICATION
Artist: Al (Albert) Kaufman
Title: Parco-Vista
Medium: Intaglio Relief Etching on Paper
Dimensions: 13 × 14 inches
Edition: 288/350
Signature: Pencil-signed lower right
Date: 1970s
Condition: Excellent; strong impression, clean margins, no tears or foxing.
This artwork includes direct familial provenance from the artist’s daughter, Heather Kaufman, confirming:
Artist’s early career history (Nyack gallery debut)
Home press production, matting, and framing
Outsourced artwork contributions to Disney’s The Jungle Book
Artist’s Studio, Tallman / New City, NY — c.1970s
Gallery or Collector Acquisition, New York
Private Collector
Artfind Gallery, Washington, DC (Current Owner)
Artist Note: Kaufman began his career as a watercolorist before mastering intaglio printing. His precision and unique layering techniques earned him national recognition. Beyond fine art, Kaufman briefly contributed to Disney’s The Jungle Book, later focusing entirely on printmaking.
