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Two Costumes [trial proof]

2000

Jasper Johns

Associated Names

Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

John Lund

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Low Road Studio

Publisher

The image displays a tall, narrow panel with intricate geometric shapes and bold lines forming an abstract design. The composition features interlocking triangles, circles, and fluid lines suggesting familiar objects like a sun with rays or a creature's head with triangular teeth and a spiral eye. The arrangement evokes totemic figures and nature-inspired patterns, inviting viewers to connect with these elements through their structural resemblance to symbols and mythical creatures.

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Artwork overview

Medium

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

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

plate: 55.88 x 13.02 cm (22 x 5 1/8 in.)
sheet: 77.47 x 31.43 cm (30 1/2 x 12 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

2010.116.657
Catalogue Raisonné

ULAE, no. 281 [trial proof]

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: TRIAL PROOF; J.J. '00

Markings

J.J. [chop of Jasper Johns]

Wikidata ID

Q76554604

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