Untitled [trial proof]

1995

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

The artwork features a central square enveloped by dots, set against a dark, abstract background with various surrounding lines and shapes. The central square contains forms reminiscent of facial features. Curved lines along the edges resemble an eye, paired with smaller crescents and wavy lines. ambiguous markings suggestive of mountains or hills, and text-like symbols at the bottom. The overall piece suggests objects and landscapes without clear depiction.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, Sharon, Connecticut; acquired 2010 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Trial Proof (No Edition); lower right in graphite: J Johns '95; lower right verso in grpahite by unknown hand: 41 1/2 x 29 300 gm Lana Portland Black 100%

Wikidata ID

Q76553205

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