Donn Steward

Steward, Donn Horatio
American, born Canada, 1921 - 1985

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The image contains vertical lines in varying shades of black and gray, creating an abstract pattern. The lines resemble rain streaks on a window, suggesting movement and fluidity. The overlapping patterns and shades create a blurred effect, similar to a reflection or wood grain.
Jasper Johns, Donn Steward, Universal Limited Art Editions, Untitled, Second State (Ruler) [working proof], 1969, etching and aquatint with gray ink on wove paper [working proof], Patrons' Permanent Fund and Special Friends of the National Gallery of Art, 2006.136.78

Untitled, Second State (Ruler) [working proof]

Jasper Johns, Donn Steward, Universal Limited Art Editions · 1969 · etching and aquatint with gray ink on wove paper [working proof] ·  Accession ID  2006.136.78
The image displays an abstract composition with a large, dark rectangular shape in the center. Inside this rectangle, intersecting lines and hatching create a textured surface. The lines form varied patterns, including zigzag and wavy designs. On the right side, a narrow vertical strip disrupts the dark surface with a textured appearance.
Jasper Johns, Donn Steward, Universal Limited Art Editions, Untitled, Second State (Ruler and Fork) [trial proof], 1969, etching and aquatint in black on gray wove paper [trial proof], Patrons' Permanent Fund and Special Friends of the National Gallery of Art, 2006.136.74

Untitled, Second State (Ruler and Fork) [trial proof]

Jasper Johns, Donn Steward, Universal Limited Art Editions · 1969 · etching and aquatint in black on gray wove paper [trial proof] ·  Accession ID  2006.136.74
The image features a large, dark rectangular shape with a thin vertical line running from top to bottom and a fork-like shape near the bottom. To the right of this line is a narrow, vertical rectangle filled with textured patterns. The dark rectangle has an etched background with irregular and crisscrossing lines.
Jasper Johns, Donn Steward, Universal Limited Art Editions, Untitled, Second State (Ruler and Fork) [trial proof], 1969, etching and aquatint in black on wove paper [trial proof], Patrons' Permanent Fund and Special Friends of the National Gallery of Art, 2006.136.75

Untitled, Second State (Ruler and Fork) [trial proof]

Jasper Johns, Donn Steward, Universal Limited Art Editions · 1969 · etching and aquatint in black on wove paper [trial proof] ·  Accession ID  2006.136.75
The image shows an abstract composition with a large dark rectangle filled with irregular scribbles and zigzag lines. Two vertical lines intersect the dark quadrant. On the right side of the rectangle are lighter, scratched vertical forms. The scribbled patterns resemble tangled branches or chaotic foliage, connecting to natural elements.
Jasper Johns, Donn Steward, Universal Limited Art Editions, Untitled, Second State (Ruler and Fork) [trial proof], 1969, etching and aquatint in black on wove paper [trial proof], Patrons' Permanent Fund and Special Friends of the National Gallery of Art, 2006.136.72

Untitled, Second State (Ruler and Fork) [trial proof]

Jasper Johns, Donn Steward, Universal Limited Art Editions · 1969 · etching and aquatint in black on wove paper [trial proof] ·  Accession ID  2006.136.72
The image depicts abstract shapes, including a large dark square with intersecting scratchy lines. Two vertical shapes emerge from the lower part of the square, resembling a tree trunk and a leafless plant stem.
Jasper Johns, Universal Limited Art Editions, Donn Steward, Untitled, Second State (Ruler and Fork) [state proof of 3rd state], 1969, etching and aquatint in black on wove paper [state proof], Patrons' Permanent Fund and Special Friends of the National Gallery of Art, 2006.136.76

Untitled, Second State (Ruler and Fork) [state proof of 3rd state]

Jasper Johns, Universal Limited Art Editions, Donn Steward · 1969 · etching and aquatint in black on wove paper [state proof] ·  Accession ID  2006.136.76
The image displays a large rectangular section with vertical lines creating an abstract design. The lines are densely packed, resembling dripping paint or distant waterfalls. The thickness and intensity of the lines vary, evoking tree trunks or streaks of rain on a window. The composition guides the eye vertically, suggesting natural movement within a static form.
Jasper Johns, Donn Steward, Universal Limited Art Editions, Untitled, Second State (Ruler) [trial proof], 1969, etching and aquatint in gray on wove paper [trial proof], Patrons' Permanent Fund and Special Friends of the National Gallery of Art, 2006.136.80

Untitled, Second State (Ruler) [trial proof]

Jasper Johns, Donn Steward, Universal Limited Art Editions · 1969 · etching and aquatint in gray on wove paper [trial proof] ·  Accession ID  2006.136.80
The image displays vertical black lines and streaks running down, creating an abstract visual effect. The strokes are denser in the center and thinner towards the edges. At the bottom, there is a horizontal element that resembles a ruler or bar.
Jasper Johns, Donn Steward, Universal Limited Art Editions, Untitled [printer's proof], 1969, photogravure with aquatint and etching on handmade Angoumois paper [printer's proof], Gift of Nelson Blitz, Jr. and Catherine Woodard in honor of Perri and Allison Blitz, 2007.65.1

Untitled [printer's proof]

Jasper Johns, Donn Steward, Universal Limited Art Editions · 1969 · photogravure with aquatint and etching on handmade Angoumois paper [printer's proof] ·  Accession ID  2007.65.1
The image shows a black rectangular backdrop with a white fork near the center and a white ruler near the bottom right. The color scheme includes black, white, and gray tones. The fork is upright near the center, while the ruler is upright near the right edge of the rectangle.
Jasper Johns, Donn Steward, Universal Limited Art Editions, Untitled, Second State (Ruler and Fork) [state proof of 2nd state], 1969, etching and aquatint in black on wove paper [state proof], Patrons' Permanent Fund and Special Friends of the National Gallery of Art, 2006.136.77

Untitled, Second State (Ruler and Fork) [state proof of 2nd state]

Jasper Johns, Donn Steward, Universal Limited Art Editions · 1969 · etching and aquatint in black on wove paper [state proof] ·  Accession ID  2006.136.77
The image depicts a composition of thin, delicate lines. A vertical line intersects with horizontal markings, resembling a piece of string with a fork attached to it. The fork hangs near the bottom, centered within a square frame. On the right side, evenly spaced lines resemble a ruler. The artwork is contained within a rectangular border.
Jasper Johns, Donn Steward, Universal Limited Art Editions, Untitled (Ruler and Fork) [trial proof], 1969, etching in black on wove paper [trial proof], Patrons' Permanent Fund and Special Friends of the National Gallery of Art, 2006.136.68

Untitled (Ruler and Fork) [trial proof]

Jasper Johns, Donn Steward, Universal Limited Art Editions · 1969 · etching in black on wove paper [trial proof] ·  Accession ID  2006.136.68
The image shows a central rectangular form with vertical, elongated streaks or lines of varying thickness in a monochrome palette of grays. The lines resemble brush strokes, creating an abstract composition that may evoke cascading water or rain on a window. The rectangular shape is set against a textured gray background, contrasting with the dynamic motion suggested by the vertical lines within it.
Jasper Johns, Donn Steward, Universal Limited Art Editions, Untitled, Second State (Ruler) [trial proof], 1969, etching and aquatint in gray on wove paper [trial proof], Patrons' Permanent Fund and Special Friends of the National Gallery of Art, 2006.136.79

Untitled, Second State (Ruler) [trial proof]

Jasper Johns, Donn Steward, Universal Limited Art Editions · 1969 · etching and aquatint in gray on wove paper [trial proof] ·  Accession ID  2006.136.79