PAUL JENKINS "PHENOMENA: SUN STALKER" WATERCOLOR 1982
Paul Jenkins (1923-2012) was a major American abstract painter who formally established his practice in post-war France.
Along with artists such as Sam Francis and Jack Youngerman, Jenkins worked mostly in Paris in the 1950s. As a result his work developed in tandem with, rather than following the New York School.
Jenkins, like the aforementioned artists, came to Paris because of the now famous G.I. Bill; which covered veterans' tuition and other expenses while studying. Jenkins would settle in Paris around 1953; however, by 1960 he had a reputation on both sides of the Atlantic, becoming one of the most recognizable and commercially successful abstract artists.
Jenkins’ innovative approach aligned him with the Abstract Expressionists. Known for avoiding the paintbrush, the artist dripped paint, or watercolor directly onto his surfaces. His experiments with the medium were unrivalled, and he is one of the only artists of his era to continuously explore the abstract potential of watercolors with such dedication.
"Phenomena: Sun Stalker" is a paradigm of Jenkin's aesthetic. Featuring complimentary sections of color, carefully layered pigment flows and mixes. Rich purples, blues, and reds combine in a murky central section, accented by bright yellow on either side. Jenkins offers a strikingly balanced composition full of light and movement in this phenomena(l) watercolor.
Jenkins' works can be found in the permanent collections of many of the most prestigious institutions globally including the Tate (London), the Museum of Modern Art (NY), the Guggenheim Museum (NY), the Smithsonian Museum (NY), and the Stedelijk Museum (Amsterdam) to name a few.
Questions about this artwork? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720
"Phenomena: Sun Stalker"
USA, 1979
Watercolor on paper
Signed by the artist.
Titled, signed and dated verso.
30”H 42”W (work)
34"H 44"W (framed)
Very good condition
Note: Framed with Museum Glass.
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PAUL JENKINS "PHENOMENA: SUN STALKER" WATERCOLOR 1982
Paul Jenkins (1923-2012) was a major American abstract painter who formally established his practice in post-war France.
Along with artists such as Sam Francis and Jack Youngerman, Jenkins worked mostly in Paris in the 1950s. As a result his work developed in tandem with, rather than following the New York School.
Jenkins, like the aforementioned artists, came to Paris because of the now famous G.I. Bill; which covered veterans' tuition and other expenses while studying. Jenkins would settle in Paris around 1953; however, by 1960 he had a reputation on both sides of the Atlantic, becoming one of the most recognizable and commercially successful abstract artists.
Jenkins’ innovative approach aligned him with the Abstract Expressionists. Known for avoiding the paintbrush, the artist dripped paint, or watercolor directly onto his surfaces. His experiments with the medium were unrivalled, and he is one of the only artists of his era to continuously explore the abstract potential of watercolors with such dedication.
"Phenomena: Sun Stalker" is a paradigm of Jenkin's aesthetic. Featuring complimentary sections of color, carefully layered pigment flows and mixes. Rich purples, blues, and reds combine in a murky central section, accented by bright yellow on either side. Jenkins offers a strikingly balanced composition full of light and movement in this phenomena(l) watercolor.
Jenkins' works can be found in the permanent collections of many of the most prestigious institutions globally including the Tate (London), the Museum of Modern Art (NY), the Guggenheim Museum (NY), the Smithsonian Museum (NY), and the Stedelijk Museum (Amsterdam) to name a few.
Questions about this artwork? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720
"Phenomena: Sun Stalker"
USA, 1979
Watercolor on paper
Signed by the artist.
Titled, signed and dated verso.
30”H 42”W (work)
34"H 44"W (framed)
Very good condition
Note: Framed with Museum Glass.
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Paul Jenkins (1923-2012) was a major American abstract painter who formally established his practice in post-war France.
Along with artists such as Sam Francis and Jack Youngerman, Jenkins worked mostly in Paris in the 1950s. As a result his work developed in tandem with, rather than following the New York School.
Jenkins, like the aforementioned artists, came to Paris because of the now famous G.I. Bill; which covered veterans' tuition and other expenses while studying. Jenkins would settle in Paris around 1953; however, by 1960 he had a reputation on both sides of the Atlantic, becoming one of the most recognizable and commercially successful abstract artists.
Jenkins’ innovative approach aligned him with the Abstract Expressionists. Known for avoiding the paintbrush, the artist dripped paint, or watercolor directly onto his surfaces. His experiments with the medium were unrivalled, and he is one of the only artists of his era to continuously explore the abstract potential of watercolors with such dedication.
"Phenomena: Sun Stalker" is a paradigm of Jenkin's aesthetic. Featuring complimentary sections of color, carefully layered pigment flows and mixes. Rich purples, blues, and reds combine in a murky central section, accented by bright yellow on either side. Jenkins offers a strikingly balanced composition full of light and movement in this phenomena(l) watercolor.
Jenkins' works can be found in the permanent collections of many of the most prestigious institutions globally including the Tate (London), the Museum of Modern Art (NY), the Guggenheim Museum (NY), the Smithsonian Museum (NY), and the Stedelijk Museum (Amsterdam) to name a few.
Questions about this artwork? Contact us or call +1.416.704.1720
"Phenomena: Sun Stalker"
USA, 1979
Watercolor on paper
Signed by the artist.
Titled, signed and dated verso.
30”H 42”W (work)
34"H 44"W (framed)
Very good condition
Note: Framed with Museum Glass.
