Figure 6 [proof]

1969

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

James Webb

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Richard Wilke

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Charles Ritt

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image shows a dense patchwork of intersecting lines creating a rectangular shape. The interior is filled with dark lines intersecting in various directions. The abstract composition resembles a tangled forest or woven fabric, with irregular line thickness and direction adding texture and complexity. Small patches of lighter tones are scattered within the web. Thin, sweeping lines extend beyond the dark rectangle, reaching towards the edges of the canvas.
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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The image shows a bold, sweeping line that curves and loops to form the shape of a large number "2" within an abstract composition. The number is framed in a gradient of vibrant colors transitioning from blue and purple at the top to a rich red hue at the bottom. The background and the number meld together with a textured appearance.

Figure 2 [working proof]

Jasper Johns, James Webb, John Dill, Daniel Freeman, Gemini G.E.L.

1969

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, Sharon, Connecticut; acquired 2005 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 Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 122.

1970

  • Field, Richard S. Jasper Johns: Prints 1960-1970. New York: Praeger Publishers, 1970, no. 110.

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 65.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 26.18. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite by unknown hand: (2) 68-206 / test

Markings

stamped lower left in gray ink: Gemini G.E.L. / Los Angeles, Calif.; embossed lower right: © [Gemini G.E.L.]

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