Paul Jenkins Poster Appraisal

Paul Jenkins 1971 Earth Day Poster

This is a vibrant abstract expressionist poster created by American artist Paul Jenkins for Earth Day in 1971. The artwork features Jenkins' signature 'Phenomena' style, characterized by fluid, translucent washes of color that appear to flow and merge across the composition. Dominant colors include bold primary blue, secondary greens, yellows, and vertical streaks of red and purple. The composition is overlaid with thin, sweeping green lines that suggest a leaf or organic petal structure, framing the central explosion of color. In the upper left quadrant, the text 'EARTH DAY' is printed above the date 'APRIL 22'. The artist's signature, 'Paul Jenkins', is printed in the lower left section. The piece is likely a lithograph or high-quality screen print on paper, measuring approximately 1852 x 2524 pixels in digital format. This specific poster was part of a series commissioned to celebrate the second-ever Earth Day, marking a significant intersection of the 1970s environmental movement and contemporary art. The condition appears fair with even lighting, though the edges are cropped in this view. The colors remain saturated, suggesting it has been kept out of direct sunlight, though minor surface undulations typical of aged paper may be present under closer physical inspection.