Corpse and Mirror [recto] [trial proof]

1976

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 shows intersecting lines and shapes, consisting of parallel black lines on a dark background. The composition resembles twisted ribbons or a maze-like configuration, forming geometric shapes suggestive of shattered glass or fragmented tiles. The lines converge and diverge in different directions, creating a dynamic and intricate tapestry.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The image features a complex pattern of short, parallel lines and overlapping strokes in shades of gray and black. The composition creates a texture resembling tangled wire or dense brushwood. A grid-like pattern is formed on the left and right, while the central area has a more chaotic arrangement of lines suggesting depth and movement. The sections are divided by a bold vertical line, highlighting the contrast between the different patterns.

Corpse and Mirror [verso] [trial proof]

Jasper Johns, Bill Goldston, James V. Smith, Universal Limited Art Editions

1976

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. 168.

Inscriptions

in graphite, lower right: 1/2 TRIAL PROOF / J Johns '76

Markings

blind stamp: [chop of Universal Limited Art Editions]

Wikidata ID

Q76439620

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