Figure 1 [color trial proof]

1969

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Daniel Freeman

Printer, American, born 1868

Richard Wilke

Printer, American, active late 20th century

James Webb

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Dan Gualdoni

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image depicts a number "1" painted with a gradient of colors transitioning from deep purple to bright yellow. Surrounding the number are splashes and smudges that imply movement, resembling fluid spreading. The color gradient evokes themes of sunsets and rainbows. The texture of the image gives it an artistic quality similar to modern art.
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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 Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 117.

1970

  • Field, Richard S. Jasper Johns: Prints 1960-1970. New York: Praeger Publishers, 1970, no. 105.

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 60.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 26.13. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Color Trial Proof 1/2 / (Key Stone) / J Johns / '69; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: 68-200

Markings

embossed lower right: © [Gemini G.E.L.]; stamped lower left verso in gray ink: Gemini G.E.L. / Los Angeles, Calif.

Wikidata ID

Q76344890

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