Cicada [working proof]

1981

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Anthony Zepeda

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Alan Holoubek

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Richard Garst

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image displays an arrangement of short, diagonal lines creating geometric patterns across the canvas. The lines overlap to form a visually complex scene. The composition features vibrant colors such as yellow, red, green, blue, and orange. Each section resembles neatly stacked straws or pencils. The colorful lines create a tapestry-like effect, evoking the image of a structured urban landscape or a patchwork quilt of textures and hues.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, Sharon, Connecticut; acquired 2010 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 Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 956.

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 219.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 26.102. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Working Proof with Paint Additions; lower right in graphite: J Johns / 1979. lower right edge in graphite by unknown hand: Last Run - off white - M; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: JJ79-848

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q76441087

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