Celine [trial proof]

1978

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 shows a rectangular container labeled "Coffee" filled with elongated, knife-like shapes on a black background. The color palette consists of primarily black and white, with shades of gray for shading and details. The object is centered within a white background, with text elements like upside-down letters and fragmented words surrounding it.
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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

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. S15.

Inscriptions

lower left, in graphite: TRIAL PROOF 1/2 J Johns '78

Markings

blind stamp: [chop of Universal Limited Art Editions]

Wikidata ID

Q76440074

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