Artwork
Phenomena: Hellenic Lost
Phenomena: Hellenic Lost is a paint painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Paul Jenkins. It dates from 1962 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Phenomena: Hellenic Lost is a 1962 painting by Paul Jenkins, currently part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a shadowy, dark figure with its back rounded and head slightly averted, largely obscured by the background. The overall effect is moody and ghostly.
Technique & Style
Jenkins employed strong chiaroscuro, contrasting deep shadows with faint white accents, to sculpt the figure's form. Despite being mostly in shadow, the figure appears solid.
History & Provenance
Created in 1962, the work is now held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
