Zone [working proof]

1972

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

George Page

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Richard Ewen

Printer, American, active late 20th century

James Webb

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Chuck DeLong

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image features a rectangular shape with scribbled lines and a mix of soft and sharp edges creating a layered texture. The abstract composition includes vertical and horizontal elements. A shape resembling a handle extends from a vertical line, and nearby, a smaller shape recalls a hanging light fixture or a pendant. Beneath, an upright rectangle could represent a chair. The use of color and texture enhances the abstract nature of the artwork.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, Sharon, Connecticut; acquired 2008 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 Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 347.

1978

  • Field, Richard S. Jasper Johns: Prints 1970-1977. Middletown, Connecticut: Wesleyan University Press, 1978, no. 150.

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 105.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 26.52. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Working Proof (Additions in Chalk); lower right in graphite: J Johns / '72; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: 69 / JJ71-429

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q76345324

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