The Seasons (Fall) [working proof]

1987

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

John Lund

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Craig Zammiello

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Keith Brintzenhofe

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Hitoshi Kido

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Universal Limited Art Editions

Publisher

The image consists of angular shapes and lines, forming an abstract composition. Human figure silhouettes are on each side with geometric figures like triangles and circles. Celestial bodies are depicted at the top with intersecting lines and jagged shapes creating a starburst effect below. A hand-like form extends into an oval shape in the central area. Various patterns and textures are present throughout the piece, resembling a collage or tapestry. The overall arrangement suggests familiar forms viewed through an abstract lens.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and aquatint in black with colored pencil additions on wove paper [working proof]

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund and Special Friends of the National Gallery of Art

  • Dimensions

    plate: 48.9 × 32.7 cm (19 1/4 × 12 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 77.47 × 56.67 cm (30 1/2 × 22 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.116.12

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    ULAE, no. 240 [working proof]

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, Sharon, Connecticut; acquired 2010 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. 240.

Inscriptions

lower right, in graphite: J Johns '87; lower left, in graphite: WORKING PROOF WITH COLORED PENCIL ADDITIONS

Markings

blind stamp: [chop of Universal Limited Art Editions]

Wikidata ID

Q76441095

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