Art

1965 Paul Jenkins French Mourlot Art Exhibition Lithograph

$299.95
Form

Los Angeles, CA · Reported available

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Designer

Paul Jenkins

Type

Prints

Period

1965

Dimensions

Width 19 in × Height 27.5 in

Materials

fine matte paper

Condition
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Excellent condition. About the Artist - Paul Jenkins Paul Jenkins (1923-2012) was an American abstract expressionist artist known for his vibrant and emotionally charged paintings. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, he initially studied acting and dance before discovering his passion for painting. He became associated with the New York School of abstract expressionism, working alongside artists like Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. Jenkins is renowned for his "controlled accidents" technique, which involved pouring, dripping, and manipulating paint on canvas to create intricate, fluid compositions. He often used watercolor and acrylic to achieve his signature translucent and luminous effects. His work has been compared to the fluidity of nature and the forces of the subconscious mind. Throughout his career, Jenkins exhibited globally, with his pieces gracing numerous museums and galleries. His innovative approach to abstract expressionism and his fascination with the relationship between art and the unconscious mind continue to inspire artists and art enthusiasts today.

Condition: Excellent condition.

Medium

Lithograph

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Additional details
Collection

French Mourlot Art Exhibition

Artwork title

French Mourlot Art Exhibition

National description

French

Dealer notes

1965 Paul Jenkins French Art Exhibition Lithograph. Printed in France on fine matte paper. Printed by prestigious French print house Mourlot. Size: 19”W x 27.5”H. About the Artist - Paul Jenkins Paul Jenkins (1923-2012) was an American abstract expressionist artist known for his vibrant and emotionally charged paintings. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, he initially studied acting and dance before discovering his passion for painting. He became associated with the New York School of abstract expressionism, working alongside artists like Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. Jenkins is renowned for his "controlled accidents" technique, which involved pouring, dripping, and manipulating paint on canvas to create intricate, fluid compositions. He often used watercolor and acrylic to achieve his signature translucent and luminous effects. His work has been compared to the fluidity of nature and the forces of the subconscious mind. Throughout his career, Jenkins exhibited globally, with his pieces gracing numerous museums and galleries. His innovative approach to abstract expressionism and his fascination with the relationship between art and the unconscious mind continue to inspire artists and art enthusiasts today.

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