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Periscope [state proof of 9th state]

1981

Jasper Johns

Associated Names

Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Petersburg Press

Publisher

Aldo Crommelynck

Printer, French, 1931 - 2008

The image displays bold, geometric shapes and lines arranged in a cohesive manner. Words such as "RED," "YELLOW," and "BLUE" are spread throughout. An abstract representation of a handprint is seen within a circular pattern similar to a spinning disc or vinyl record. Large arrows point in various directions, giving the impression of movement and flow. The mix of text and abstract shapes creates an architectural and artistic imagery.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and aquatint in black on wove paper [state proof]
Credit Line

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

plate: 89.85 × 66.04 cm (35 3/8 × 26 in.)
sheet: 105.09 × 74.61 cm (41 3/8 × 29 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

2010.116.156
Catalogue Raisonné

ULAE, no. 218 [state proof of 9th state]

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Johns, Jasper

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. 218.

Inscriptions

in graphite, lower left: 9TH STATE; J Johns '79-'81

Wikidata ID

Q76553242

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