MALCOLM MORLEY Rhine Chateau, 1972 - Signed

Offset lithograph on wove paper

Signed in pencil by the artist

Published by Mother Lode Editions and Hundred Acres Gallery

This limited-edition print by Malcolm Morley was part of the seminal 1972 portfolio Radical Realism I, which showcased leading figures in the Photorealist movement. Morley's Rhine Chateau exemplifies his pioneering "super-realism" approach—a term he preferred over "photorealism"—where he meticulously translated photographic images into painted works using a grid system. This technique allowed him to explore the interplay between mechanical reproduction and painterly interpretation, often infusing his works with personal and historical narratives.

Morley's contribution stood alongside works by contemporaries such as Richard Estes, Ralph Goings, and John Salt, marking a significant moment in the evolution of contemporary realism. His distinctive style, characterized by a blend of precise detail and expressive brushwork, challenged traditional boundaries and solidified his position as a transformative figure in late 20th-century art.