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Untitled [state proof of 8th state]

2001

Jasper Johns

Associated Names

Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

The image consists of intersecting lines and shapes creating a textural, grid-like pattern. In the center at the top, there is an abstract image resembling a spiral galaxy. To the right, there are figures resembling a historical photograph. Vertical stripes resembling curtains or blinds are on the left. On the right, there is a vertical column with ambiguous forms reminiscent of a totem or mosaic with diamond shapes. Overall, the composition combines elements of a starry sky, vintage photography, and architectural details.

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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: 45.4 x 67.31 cm (17 7/8 x 26 1/2 in.)
sheet: 56.2 x 79.06 cm (22 1/8 x 31 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

2010.116.410
Catalogue Raisonné

ULAE, no. 286 [state proof of 8th state]

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Johns, Jasper

Inscriptions

in graphite, lower left: 8TH STATE; J Johns '00

Watermarks

[rooster in a circle]

Wikidata ID

Q76553942

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