Four Days by Jimmy Ernst (1979) — Poster

A vertical sequence of four panels marks the days in Jimmy Ernst's Four Days. The artwork suggests a passage of time through its segmented structure, each section distinct yet part of a cohesive whole. The topmost panel glows with a soft, pale yellow, like early morning light. Below it, a deep cobalt blue panel evokes the depth of midday. The third panel shifts to a muted gray, perhaps the quiet of dusk. The final panel, a dark slate, grounds the composition in the stillness of night. Ernst's use of color and division creates a visual narrative, one that unfolds gradually. This poster suits a study or a quiet corner where contemplation is welcome. The vertical format draws the eye upward, making it ideal for narrow walls or spaces with high ceilings.