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Alfred Jensen

1903 - 1981

Alfred Jensen
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Alfred Jensen

Born 1903 Died 1981

Alfred Jensen: Pioneer of Concrete Abstract Art Alfred Julio Jensen (1903 – 1981) stands as a singular figure in Guatemalan art history, recognized primarily for his groundbreaking contribution to abstract painting—specifically, what is termed “concrete” abstract art. Born in Guatemala City on December 11, 1903, Jensen’s artistic journey began amidst a multicultural upbringing shaped by Danish and German heritage. His father, Peter Jensen, was a successful businessman of Danish descent, while his mother, Anna Schmidt, was a German governess employed by a French family—a blend of influences t…

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An Interactive Constellation

The Subject Atlas

A chart of Alfred Jensen's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.

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Spokes — Subject

Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.

Rings — Career Period

Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.

Threads — Shared Context

Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.