The Quietude of Form Gregers Jensen’s early work carries a certain stillness. When he first emerged in 1935, his canvases were built from broad, simplified color surfaces. These early compositions often felt introverted, using a muted and dark palette to create a sense of quietude. There was a decorative quality to these shapes, even as they remained rooted in a naturalistic approach to the world around him. As the years passed, the wa…