Parco Vista by Al Kaufman, intaglio relief etching in brown and white tones, signed and numbered 288/350. A stylized tree dominates the circular composition, framed by a serene landscape evocative of Eastern aesthetics. Sheet size 13 _ 14 in. 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," an intaglio relief etching by Al (Albert) Kaufman, captures the essence of the 1970s with its stunning interplay of brown and white tones, measuring 13x14 inches and bearing the mark of authenticity with the artist's signature and date—288/350. Emerging from the depths of a retired NYC Manhattan gallery, this piece spent over 40 years in storage, waiting patiently to reveal its beauty. Kaufman's artistic journey began with watercolors before evolving into the captivating world of intaglio printmaking, where his innovative techniques allowed for a depth seldom seen in traditional mediums. His landscapes, often echoing oriental designs like a photographic negative, invite viewers into a world where perspective and dimension dance harmoniously. With a career that saw his work exhibited across countless cities and a dedication that saw him personally pulling, framing, and matting each piece, Kaufman not only created art but crafted an experience, ensuring that every work met his exacting standards. Even with a stint perfecting characters for Disney's "Jungle Book" under his belt, it's pieces like "PARCO - VISTA" that firmly anchor his legacy in the realm of fine art.
Parco Vista by Al Kaufman, intaglio relief etching in brown and white tones, signed and numbered 288/350. A stylized tree dominates the circular composition, framed by a serene landscape evocative of Eastern aesthetics. Sheet size 13 _ 14 in. 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," an intaglio relief etching by Al (Albert) Kaufman, captures the essence of the 1970s with its stunning interplay of brown and white tones, measuring 13x14 inches and bearing the mark of authenticity with the artist's signature and date—288/350. Emerging from the depths of a retired NYC Manhattan gallery, this piece spent over 40 years in storage, waiting patiently to reveal its beauty. Kaufman's artistic journey began with watercolors before evolving into the captivating world of intaglio printmaking, where his innovative techniques allowed for a depth seldom seen in traditional mediums. His landscapes, often echoing oriental designs like a photographic negative, invite viewers into a world where perspective and dimension dance harmoniously. With a career that saw his work exhibited across countless cities and a dedication that saw him personally pulling, framing, and matting each piece, Kaufman not only created art but crafted an experience, ensuring that every work met his exacting standards. Even with a stint perfecting characters for Disney's "Jungle Book" under his belt, it's pieces like "PARCO - VISTA" that firmly anchor his legacy in the realm of fine art.
