Untitled [trial proof 1]

1977 - 1980

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Anthony Zepeda

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Christine Fox

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image features two circular shapes on a rectangular canvas, rendered in dark strokes that convey a sense of motion. Obscured text in the center appears to spell out "RED" at the top and "BLUE" at the bottom. Below the circles are smaller squares with intricate line patterns. The composition suggests a mechanical or industrial theme but remains non-representational.
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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 Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 853.

1981

  • Goldman, Judith. Jasper Johns: Prints 1977-1981. Boston, Massachusetts: Thomas Segal Gallery, 1981, no. 20.

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 206.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 26.95. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Trial Proof 1 / JJ '80; lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: JJ77-844

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q76440033

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