Figure 6 [working proof]

1969

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

James Webb

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Richard Wilke

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Charles Ritt

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The artwork consists of a swirling, bold curvilinear shape at the center of the composition. It is surrounded by red, orange, and yellow hues. There is a circular motion within the shape. The abstract nature of the piece allows for varied interpretations, with familiar forms such as crescents or spirals subtly suggested by the dynamic lines and colors embedded in the artwork.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, Sharon, Connecticut; acquired 2005 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1966

  • Gemini G.E.L. Sequence List. Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 122.

1970

  • Field, Richard S. Jasper Johns: Prints 1960-1970. New York: Praeger Publishers, 1970, no. 110.

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 65.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 26.18. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Working Proof with Crayon + Paint Additions; lower right in graphite: J Johns / '69

Wikidata ID

Q76343814

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