The New Yorker Cover - Oct 19, 1968

This cover for the October 19, 1968, issue of The New Yorker is by the prolific artist Arthur Getz. The painting captures a serene, atmospheric autumn day in the city. A strong diagonal line is formed by a black iron fence, separating a leaf-strewn sidewalk from the vibrant orange and yellow foliage of the trees behind it.

Artistic Insight

This cover is a masterful example of Arthur Getz's ability to evoke a powerful sense of mood and place. He uses the formidable iron fence as a striking compositional element that both guides the eye into the distance and creates a feeling of quiet separation from the park-like space beyond. The artwork is a study in contrasts: the cool, rigid geometry of the fence set against the warm, organic beauty of the autumn leaves. This juxtaposition perfectly captures the bittersweet, contemplative feeling of the fall season in an urban environment, finding a moment of profound, painterly beauty in a simple sidewalk scene.

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