Phenomena Sound of Sundials

1971

Paul Jenkins

Associated Names
Paul Jenkins

Artist, American, 1923 - 2012

The image shows swirling lines and soft geometric shapes in earthy browns, blues, and reds blending into each other. The forms resemble layered clouds or rolling waves. The colors and shapes convey movement and interaction.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    oil on canvas

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Vincent Melzac

  • Dimensions

    overall: 213.9 x 457 cm (84 3/16 x 179 15/16 in.)
    framed: 215.9 x 459.8 cm (85 x 181 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1972.45.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Vincent Melzac [1914-1989], Falls Church, Virginia; gift 1972 to NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1973

  • Extended loan for use by the U.S. Consulate, Leningrad, U.S.S.R., 1973-1978.

Bibliography

1980

  • American Paintings: An Illustrated Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1980: 182, repro.

1992

  • American Paintings: An Illustrated Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1992: 211, repro.

Inscriptions

lower left: Paul Jenkins

Wikidata ID

Q20197309

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