The New Yorker Cover - Jul 9, 2018

Titled "Summer Getaway," the cover features a brown dachshund lounging languidly in an orange-red floatie. The dog and its float drift in a shimmering, blue swimming pool, the surface of which is alive with stylized reflections and ripples of light. The dog appears perfectly relaxed, embodying a mood of ultimate summer leisure. The artist's signature, "Ulriksen," is visible in the lower right-hand corner.

Artistic Insight

Mark Ulriksen is known for his distinctive painterly style, characterized by stylized, elongated figures and a keen sense of narrative humor. This cover is a perfect example of his ability to capture a specific mood with wit and warmth.

The artwork's charm lies in its simple, relatable concept of escaping the summer heat. By placing a dog in a very human-like state of repose, Ulriksen creates a scene that is both humorous and endearing. His rendering of the water is particularly noteworthy; the bright whites and varied blues masterfully evoke the play of sunlight on the pool's surface, making the viewer almost feel the cool water and warm sun. The composition, with the subject floating in the center of the frame, enhances the feeling of tranquility and peaceful isolation. It’s a quiet, amusing, and expertly rendered slice of summer life.

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