Figure 7 [progressive proof B]

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

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image displays fluid, overlapping shapes and lines in hues of purple, red, and orange, forming an abstract composition. A vague resemblance to the Mona Lisa portrait is present, with her facial structure subtly integrated into the background. The swirling lines and gradients suggest movement, giving the impression of the figure emerging from or dissolving into a colorful mist.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, Sharon, Connecticut; acquired 2006 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 Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 123.

1970

  • Field, Richard S. Jasper Johns: Prints 1960-1970. New York: Praeger Publishers, 1970, no. 111.

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 66.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 26.19. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower left corner in graphite: Progressive Proof B 1/2 / J Johns / '69; lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: JJ68-208

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q76345020

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