Untitled from Artists for Obama

2008

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Case Hudson

Printer, American, born 1968

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image displays an abstract composition with two rows of rectangular panels. The top row has irregular forms with curved lines and circular elements. The bottom row contains circular motifs, including gears, sunbursts, and a spiral pattern.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and aquatint on wove Hahnemühle Copperplate paper from a portfolio of eight lithographs and five etchings

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Gemini G.E.L., LLC and the Artist

  • Dimensions

    plate: 8.89 x 20.32 cm (3 1/2 x 8 in.)
    sheet: 21.59 x 30.48 cm (8 1/2 x 12 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.69.1.5

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    ULAE, no. 300

Associated Artworks

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The image shows two wavy, parallel lines in red, white, and blue on top of a blurred background. Below the lines is a grayscale illustration of a pair of eyes and eyebrows.

Raised Eyebrows / Furrowed Foreheads (Red, White and Blue) from Artists for Obama

John Baldessari, Richard Kaz, Gemini G.E.L.

2008

Artists for Obama [special proof]

Various Artists, John Baldessari, Jonathan Borofsky, Frank Gehry, Ann Hamilton, Jasper Johns, Ellsworth Kelly, Brice Marden, Julie Mehretu, Ken Price, Ed Ruscha, Richard Serra, Susan Rothenberg, Richard Tuttle, Gemini G.E.L.

2008

The image shows a series of repeating geometric patterns composed of jagged, vertical, zigzagging lines arranged in a wavy sequence that gradually shifts across the canvas. The abstract composition utilizes shades of purple, orange, and white, creating a sense of depth and movement.

Human Structures and the Light of Consciousness for Obama [special proof]

Jonathan Borofsky, Anna Medina, Gemini G.E.L.

2008

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, California; acquired 2009 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 Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 2177.

Inscriptions

"J Johns '08" lower right margin, graphite. "SP 1/14" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand.

Markings

embossed lower right: © [Gemini G.E.L.]; stamped lower left verso in gray ink: Published by Gemini G.E.L. LLC / Los Angeles, California / © 2008 Jasper Johns and Gemini G.E.L. LLC / JJ08-3439

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q76441041

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