Zone [trial proof 5]

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 shows an abstract composition with vertical and diagonal lines, overlapping rectangular shapes, swirling lines, and scribbles. The overall artwork resembles an urban cityscape with shadows and textures resembling building facades and streets. A darker rectangular block is present, possibly resembling a doorway or window. The grayscale palette enhances the abstraction, allowing viewers to interpret elements like walls or signs within the ambiguity of abstract art.
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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 Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no.

1978

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

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. . http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Trial Proof V; lower right in graphite: J Johns / '72; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: 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

Q76345344

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