Two Maps I [trial proof]

1966

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Ben Berns

Printer, American, 1936 - 2007

Universal Limited Art Editions

Publisher

The image shows the outline of the United States divided into irregular quadrilateral shapes representing the states. There are two overlapping maps with blurred edges and splatter marks, creating an abstract style. The grid of state borders is visible, resembling a puzzle or quilt. Each state is outlined with distinct boundaries, maintaining an abstract quality through the monochromatic color scheme and fluid strokes.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, Sharon, Connecticut; acquired 2004 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1970

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

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 23.

Inscriptions

below image in graphite: Trial Proof - Crayon Additions / J. Johns / 1966

Markings

blind stamp: [chop of Universal Limited Art Editions]

Wikidata ID

Q76344038

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