Ale Cans [working proof]

1975

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Daniel Freeman

Printer, American, born 1868

Anthony Zepeda

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image displays two sets of shapes arranged vertically. The upper portion features two oval shapes enclosed in rectangular forms with abstract patterns. These ovals are surrounded by black and golden hues. Below, a second set of symmetrical forms appears, resembling inkblots or abstract representations of faces, with black splotches resembling eyes and mouths. The contrasting colors and symmetrical arrangements contribute to 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 Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 612.

1978

  • Field, Richard S. Jasper Johns: Prints 1970-1977. Middletown, Connecticut: Wesleyan University Press, 1978, no. 203.

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 152.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 26.78. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Working Proof / with Tusche Addition / JJ '75; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: JJ75-705

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q76439567

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