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 short, straight lines arranged in overlapping pentagonal shapes with a vibrant color palette. The lines form a complex geometric pattern that resembles a mosaic or quilt. The lines spiral into each pentagon, creating a sense of movement.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color lithograph on Georges Duchêne Calcaire handmade 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: 89.54 × 65.72 cm (35 1/4 × 25 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.116.689

  • 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 Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 956.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 another hand]; 14 Runs / Proofing Order / A [circled] 1st Run / All Plates / Marked #1 / 1 [circled] Orange #1 / 2 [circled] Purple #1 / 3 [circled] Green #1 / 4 [circled] Red #1 / 5 [circled] Blue #1 / 6 [circled] Yellow #1/ B [circled] 2nd Run / All Plates / Marked #2 / 1 [circled] Orange #1 / 2 [circled] Purple #1 / 3 [circled] Green #1 / 4 [circled] Red #1 / 5 [circled] Blue #1 / 6 [circled] Yellow #1 / C [circled] Wash Plate / * Original Base = Transparent / + 5% Black / + / Black / + / Stone Purple / D [circled] Flat Plate / * Original Base / + / 50% Transparent. / Pressure 500 lbs / 4 Passes / Ink - Touch of Varnish / Santoncel Added to Purple / and Transparent Blacks.

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

Q76554694

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