After Holbein [trial proof]

1993

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Bill Goldston

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Douglas Volle

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Bruce Wankel

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Universal Limited Art Editions

Publisher

The image shows an abstract composition of overlapping lines and shapes. The main figure is outlined with thick black lines and filled with diagonal stripes of red, yellow, purple, and blue, interspersed with small white dots. The shapes and colors form an abstract representation resembling a human figure with a hollow face and what could be seen as a decorative hat or headdress. Surrounding shapes and colors suggest connections to familiar objects like clothing or fabric, adding texture and depth to the portrayal.
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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. 259.

Inscriptions

in graphite, lower left: TRIAL PROOF; lower right: J Johns '93

Markings

blind stamp: [chop of Universal Limited Art Editions]

Watermarks

J Johns 93

Wikidata ID

Q76553315

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