Alfred Jensen (1903-1981)
Untitled (The Atmospheric Variants in the Colour Hues)
signed, inscribed and dated 'April 25 - 1952 the inventor Al Jensen a three dimensional colour succession, as separated by the grey negative colour, a leverage factor existing between the opposing complimentary colours, as grey is in reality the composite colour of the spectrum as it also is the colour of the atmosphere.' (upper right)
watercolour, graphite and oil on paper
16 5/8 x 13 ¾in. (42.8 x 35cm.)
Executed in 1952
Alfred Jensen (1903-1981)
Untitled (The Atmospheric Variants in the Colour Hues)
signed, inscribed and dated 'April 25 - 1952 the inventor Al Jensen a three dimensional colour succession, as separated by the grey negative colour, a leverage factor existing between the opposing complimentary colours, as grey is in reality the composite colour of the spectrum as it also is the colour of the atmosphere.' (upper right)
watercolour, graphite and oil on paper
16 5/8 x 13 ¾in. (42.8 x 35cm.)
Executed in 1952