Figure 4 [experimental trial proof]

1969

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Charles Ritt

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Richard Wilke

Printer, American, active late 20th century

John Dill

Printer, American, active late 20th century

James Webb

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image displays a bold shape resembling the number four outlined against a background of smoothly transitioning colors. The top is bright yellow, the middle is green, and the bottom is deep blue. The outlines and gradients create an abstract impression, resembling a sunset over the ocean with the number four as a central focal point. The artwork combines shapes and colors to offer a blend of natural and numerical elements.
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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 Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 120.

1970

  • Field, Richard S. Jasper Johns: Prints 1960-1970. New York: Praeger Publishers, 1970, no. 108.

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 63.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 26.16. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Experimental Trial Proof / (White Plate Printed With Black To White Roll) / J Johns / '69; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: 39; lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: JJ-68-201

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q76344943

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