Cicada [working proof]
started 1979, published 1981
Jasper Johns
Artist, American, born 1930
Printer, American, active late 20th century
Printer, American, active late 20th century
Printer, American, active late 20th century
Publisher
Artwork overview
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Medium
color lithograph with tusche and crayon on Rives BFK wove paper [working proof]
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Credit Line
Patrons' Permanent Fund and Special Friends of the National Gallery of Art
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Dimensions
sheet: 76.2 x 56.52 cm (30 x 22 1/4 in.)
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Accession Number
2010.116.661
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Catalogue Raisonné
ULAE, no. 219 [working proof]
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Portfolio Title
Eight Lithographs to Benefit the Foundation for Contemporary Performance Arts, Inc.
Artwork history & notes
Provenance
the artist, Sharon, Connecticut; acquired 2010 by the National Gallery of Art
Associated Names
Bibliography
1966
Gemini G.E.L. Sequence List. Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 956.
1994
Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 219.
2011
Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 26.102. http://www.nga.gov/gemini
Inscriptions
lower left in graphite: Working Proof with Tusche + Crayon Additions; lower right in graphite: J Johns / '79; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: JJ79-848
Markings
embossed lower right: © [Gemini G.E.L.]; stamped lower left verso in gray ink: © Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles / Stony Johns Inc.
Watermarks
BFK Rives / France
Wikidata ID
Q76554612