Alfred Jensen

Jensen, Alfred (Julio)

American, born Guatemala, 1903 - 1981

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The image displays a series of grids composed of small squares, each containing numbers and set against vibrant backgrounds. The arrangement of the numbers forms an abstract pattern. Each section of the image has different color schemes and number sequences, with text above several grids providing context or titles. These arrangements are visually similar to those found in puzzles or mathematical diagrams. The combination of colors and numbers in these grids creates an abstract tapestry where the layout is meticulously organized, yet visually varied.
Alfred Jensen, Twelve Events in a Dual Universe, 1978, oil on canvas, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2007.35.1

Twelve Events in a Dual Universe

Alfred Jensen · 1978 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2007.35.1

The image displays two grids made of small squares arranged in a checkerboard pattern, forming larger squares. The grids are positioned adjacent to each other. The squares contain colors - red, yellow, blue, purple, white, and black. Handwritten calculations and annotations are above and below the grids, connecting the visual design with numerical representations.
Alfred Jensen, Tamarind Institute, A Pythagorean Notebook XIV, 1965, color lithograph (aluminum and stone) on wove Arches paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.718.13

A Pythagorean Notebook XIV

Alfred Jensen, Tamarind Institute · 1965 · color lithograph (aluminum and stone) on wove Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.718.13

The image contains an arrangement of circles forming an inverted triangle, with circles colored purple, blue, yellow, red, and black. The structure resembles a geometric jewel or stylized mountain, with precise color alignment suggesting an intricate pattern resembling a mosaic or stained glass design. Handwritten texts above and below mention "Artemis Ephesia" and "Triangular Progression," providing historical or mathematical context to the image.
Alfred Jensen, Tamarind Institute, A Pythagorean Notebook XIX, 1965, color lithograph (aluminum and stone) on wove Arches paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.718.18

A Pythagorean Notebook XIX

Alfred Jensen, Tamarind Institute · 1965 · color lithograph (aluminum and stone) on wove Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.718.18

The image features a circle divided into eight colored segments. This abstract representation uses vibrant patches of red, blue, yellow, green, and black. Bold arrows and numerals encircle the chart, marked with labels such as "positive" and "negative."
Alfred Jensen, Tamarind Institute, A Pythagorean Notebook XII, 1965, color lithograph (stone and aluminum) and wove on white Arches paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.718.11

A Pythagorean Notebook XII

Alfred Jensen, Tamarind Institute · 1965 · color lithograph (stone and aluminum) and wove on white Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.718.11

The image depicts a grid of black and white squares interspersed with red, blue, and yellow blocks arranged in a pattern. The grid is topped with handwritten text containing equations and a sentence. The visual effect is abstract, structured, and mathematical. The grid is reminiscent of a mosaic or quilt.
Alfred Jensen, Tamarind Institute, A Pythagorean Notebook XX, 1965, color lithograph (aluminum and stone) on wove Arches paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.718.19

A Pythagorean Notebook XX

Alfred Jensen, Tamarind Institute · 1965 · color lithograph (aluminum and stone) on wove Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.718.19

The image displays a grid of small black rectangular shapes on a white background. The rectangles are interconnected, forming a pattern of squares and rectangles. Bold colors like red, yellow, and blue are used. The design includes a purple border, handwritten numbers, and calculations. The overall layout resembles a complex puzzle or mathematical diagram, with similarities to a mosaic or tiled floor pattern.
Alfred Jensen, Tamarind Institute, A Pythagorean Notebook X, 1965, color lithograph (aluminum and stone) on wove Arches paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.718.9

A Pythagorean Notebook X

Alfred Jensen, Tamarind Institute · 1965 · color lithograph (aluminum and stone) on wove Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.718.9

The image consists of a grid of small squares arranged in a checkerboard pattern. The artwork features alternating black and white squares, interspersed with colorful blocks in yellow, red, blue, and magenta. Some colorful squares contain cryptic characters or marks. Handwritten text with multiplication calculations is visible along the left side. The structured arrangement of shapes and colors brings to mind familiar objects like game boards or quilt patterns.
Alfred Jensen, Tamarind Institute, A Pythagorean Notebook III, 1965, color lithograph (aluminum and stone) on wove Arches paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.718.2

A Pythagorean Notebook III

Alfred Jensen, Tamarind Institute · 1965 · color lithograph (aluminum and stone) on wove Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.718.2

This painting features mathematical operations and patterns in a colorful layout. It has four rectangular grids composed of alternating colored squares of red, blue, black, and white with some having a yellow border. The grids are labeled 6, 12, 18, and 24 with mathematical progressions written alongside them. Handwritten equations, formulas, and annotations explain rectangular progressions and multiples of numbers, focusing on squaring numbers by three and other number sequences. The text includes terms like “Rectangular Progressions in the odd numbers” and “Multiples of 9”. This artwork is in the style of Alfred Jensen.
Alfred Jensen, Tamarind Institute, A Pythagorean Notebook VIII, 1965, color lithograph (aluminum and stone) on wove Arches paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.718.7

A Pythagorean Notebook VIII

Alfred Jensen, Tamarind Institute · 1965 · color lithograph (aluminum and stone) on wove Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.718.7

The image displays a series of square grids filled with numbers, each grid composed of smaller colored squares in a pattern. The grids are arranged in an abstract manner, with colors alternating between red, blue, yellow, purple, and white. The squares and numbers resemble a mathematical mosaic. The image also includes handwritten equations and commentary in both blue and black ink.
Alfred Jensen, Tamarind Institute, A Pythagorean Notebook IV, 1965, color lithograph (aluminum and stone) on wove Arches paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.718.3

A Pythagorean Notebook IV

Alfred Jensen, Tamarind Institute · 1965 · color lithograph (aluminum and stone) on wove Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.718.3

The image displays a grid pattern composed of small squares forming a layout of lines and shapes in alternating black and white checks interspersed with red, blue, and yellow squares. It includes bold concentric rectangles and numbers alongside the grid.
Alfred Jensen, Tamarind Institute, A Pythagorean Notebook XI, 1965, color lithograph (aluminum and stone) on wove Arches paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.718.10

A Pythagorean Notebook XI

Alfred Jensen, Tamarind Institute · 1965 · color lithograph (aluminum and stone) on wove Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.718.10