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 shows a dense pattern of lines and shapes, predominantly composed of black stripes arranged in intricate intersecting forms that fill the entire frame. The abstract composition resembles overlapping wooden planks or thick thatch of reeds, structured in a seemingly random but organized manner. The repetition and variety of angled lines provide depth and layering, creating a visual effect that is both chaotic and orderly.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

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

  • Credit Line

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

  • Dimensions

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

  • Accession Number

    2010.116.683

  • 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 Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 956.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 right corner in graphite by unknown hand: B [circled]; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: 1 [circled] Blk Wash Plate / 2 [circled] Trans Blk Flat / 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.

Wikidata ID

Q76554682

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