The Seasons (Summer) [state proof of 15th state]

1989

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

Hitoshi Kido

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Keith Brintzenhofe

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Universal Limited Art Editions

Publisher

The image displays an abstract composition with an elongated human silhouette on the left outlined by dots. Beside the figure are sharp, angular lines suggesting a geometric pattern resembling tiles or bricks. Familiar forms emerge in the complex background, such as a circular shape resembling a basin with a smaller figure inside, along with scattered objects resembling leaves or stars. The arrangement creates an enigmatic juxtaposition, similar to a collage of related yet distinct scenes captured simultaneously.
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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

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 244.

Inscriptions

in graphite, lower left: 15TH STATE; J JOHNS '89

Markings

blind stamp: [chop of Universal Limited Art Editions]

Wikidata ID

Q76553000

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