Cicada [trial proof]

1981

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Anthony Zepeda

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Alan Holoubek

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Richard Garst

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image depicts overlapping and intersecting angular lines and shapes creating an intricate pattern across the canvas. The composition gives the impression of a dynamic network resembling layers of rectangular tiles or strips of wood arranged in various directions. The repetitive and uniformity of these linear form create a visual connection to woven fabric or a parquet floor pattern.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in gray on Rives BFK wove paper [trial proof]

  • Credit Line

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

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 76.52 × 56.52 cm (30 1/8 × 22 1/4 in.)
    image: 67.31 × 51.75 cm (26 1/2 × 20 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.116.679

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    ULAE, no. 219 [trial proof]

  • 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 Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 956.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: Trial Proof; lower right in graphite: J Johns / '81; 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

Q76554661

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