Untitled [trial proof]

1977

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Bill Goldston

Printer, American, active late 20th century

James V. Smith

Printer, American, active late 20th century

The image displays a series of bold, colorful lines arranged in an abstract pattern across the canvas. On the left, the lines form a shape similar to a plant emerging from a coffee can labeled "Savarin Coffee." In the center, there is a vertical strip of densely packed black, blue, yellow, and red dots creating a textured barrier or column. On the right side, the lines are interwoven in a vibrant patchwork of colors including orange, green, purple, and red, resembling a dynamic quilt or tapestry. This abstract composition blends elements that could be interpreted as familiar objects into a cohesive visual experience.
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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

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. 182.

Inscriptions

lower right, in graphite: J Johns '77; lower left, in graphite: TRIAL PROOF (HEAVY WHITE) 1/2

Wikidata ID

Q76345528

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