Untitled

1995 (published 1994)

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

John Lund

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Universal Limited Art Editions

Publisher

The image shows a complex arrangement of swirling lines and geometric shapes, mostly rectangular and circular. An abstract composition with a central square framing a face-like figure with exaggerated features like eyes, a nose, and two round elements resembling cheeks or buttons. The surrounding area includes curved lines and forms that could suggest feathers or foliage. Ovals at the corners enhance the organic yet surreal nature of the piece.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Universal Limited Art Editions, West Islip, New York; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1997; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2013

  • Roots and Links: Gifts from the Women's Committee of the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 2013

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 16/37; lower right in graphite: J Johns / '95

Markings

embossed lower left: ULAE

Watermarks

J. JOHNS 1984

Wikidata ID

Q77009637

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