Watchman [trial proof]

1967

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Zigmunds Priede

Printer, American, born Latvia, 1935-2024

Universal Limited Art Editions

Publisher

The image shows a large rectangular shape framing several geometric forms. In the top right corner, an abstract shape resembling an upside-down chair with a figure attached to it is present. In the bottom right corner, there is a small circle and a short diagonal line leaning against the edge. The lines and shapes create an abstract representation that may suggest familiar objects like furniture and playful structures.
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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

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 32.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 1/2 TRIAL PROOF; lower right in graphite: J.Johns '67

Markings

blind stamp: [chop of Universal Limited Art Editions]

Wikidata ID

Q76344428

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