Decoy II [trial proof]

1973

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

Universal Limited Art Editions

Publisher

The image consists of abstract shapes and lines, including angled and overlapping lines. In the center, there is an abstract formation of bold, multi-colored letters and script spelling out words in a chaotic arrangement. A central rectangular shape displays what appears to be a container or a can. Below, segments of color transition from blue to red.
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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. 125.

Inscriptions

in graphite, lower right: TRIAL PROOF / J Johns 71-73; lower right verso: [inverted] color o.k. / not good reg.

Markings

blind stamp: [chop of Universal Limited Art Editions]

Wikidata ID

Q76439398

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