Bent "Blue" [working proof]

1971

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Charles Ritt

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Ron Olds

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Stuart Henderson

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image shows bold, blocky letters aligned vertically on the left, intersecting a textured, abstract background transitioning from dark browns and blacks to lighter grays and whites. Abstract shapes are visible in the merging of colors and textures within the letters and backdrop, creating an effect reminiscent of weathered signage or an old, eroded wall. The word "BLUE" is arranged on the left side. The surrounding textures resemble elements found in urban environments such as concrete surfaces or faded murals.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black on wove paper mounted to pastel, charcoal, transfer, and graphite on Arches wove paper [working proof]

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund and Special Friends of the National Gallery of Art

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 64.1 x 75.6 cm (25 1/4 x 29 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2006.136.81

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    ULAE, no. 092 [working proof]

  • Series Title

    Fragment—According to What

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 Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 286.

1978

  • Field, Richard S. Jasper Johns: Prints 1970-1977. Middletown, Connecticut: Wesleyan University Press, 1978, no. 138.

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 92.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 26.33. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Working Proof / J.J. '71; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: 54; lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: 96.879

Wikidata ID

Q76345521

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