Portrait of Old Cowboy Holding Rifle, Cover for Zane Grey's Majesty's Rancho

Besides his insightful characterizations of American Life, legendary Illustrator Murray Tinkelman's contribution to art history is his unique style. Each work is composed of thousands of tiny cross-hatchings. Meticulously observed and deftly executed with a patient and precise hand, a Tinkelman is a delight to view and study. The closer you get to it, the more you appreciate the artist's brilliant technique, which is instantly recognizable as his own. The image is packed with psychological tension, and with Tinkelman's signature technique, he achieves a deeper level of realism. A comparison could be looking at a Pointillist work by Georges Seurat, where, on close viewing, his painting is composed of a myriad of abstract tiny dots, but at a distance, the viewer's eye and brain "mix" these dots into a fuller range of tones, creating a clearer but vibrant image. Tinkelman departs from Pointillism to create his own unique visual style based only on lines.
Murray Tinkelman's original pen-and-ink unpublished Western cover art for Zane Grey's Majesty's Rancho. Ultimately, the publisher used a similar Tinkelman work, incorporating two additional figures around the subject. From Mr. Tinkelman's estate. Matted by the artist;
Signed lower right.
Matted but not framed.