Ruler [misc. proof]

1966

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Zigmunds Priede

Printer, American, born Latvia, 1935-2024

The image displays a large rectangular shape with vertical lines transitioning from a lighter hue on the left to a darker shade on the right, creating an abstract gradient effect. The textural elements within the shape suggest layers or textures, reminiscent of paint strokes on a canvas.
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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. 28.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 1/2 Proof 1st Stone BLACK TO WHITE; lower right: J. Johns 1966

Markings

blind stamp: [chop of Universal Limited Art Editions]

Watermarks

[mark of Italia paper]

Wikidata ID

Q76344248

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