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Sun from Hurricane Series [trial proof]

1979

Joan Jonas

Associated Names

Joan Jonas

Artist, American, born 1936

Lilah Toland

Printer, American

Crown Point Press

Publisher

The image shows a white, circular stroke with an uneven, hand-brushed appearance on a red background. Below the circular form, the word "sun" is inscribed in white script. The contrast between the white shapes and the red background enhances the design.

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Artwork overview

Medium

aquatint in red from a portfolio of five aquatints on wove Rives BFK paper on Rives BFK paper [trial proof]
Credit Line

Gift of Kathan Brown
Dimensions

sheet: 59.1 x 89.5 cm (23 1/4 x 35 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

1998.40.266.3
Catalogue Raisonné

[trial proof]
Series Title

Hurricane Series

The image shows a series of white arcs on a black background. The arcs create an abstract composition. — Rainbow from Hurricane Series [trial proof]

Joan Jonas, Lilah Toland, Crown Point Press

1979

The image features a singular rectangular shape with clean, sharp lines outlining the borders of the canvas. The composition is dominated by a uniform red color without any visible texture or gradient. The simplicity and singular color focus the viewer's attention on the geometric precision and vibrancy of the hue. — Hurricane Series [trial proof]

Joan Jonas, Lilah Toland, Crown Point Press

1979

The image displays bold, sweeping white lines against a black background, forming an abstract shape. The central form resembles an upside-down ice cream cone or a simplified stylization of a human face with two looping extensions. The design is minimalistic, with a striking contrast between white and black. — Heart from Hurricane Series [trial proof]

Joan Jonas, Lilah Toland, Crown Point Press

1979

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by NGA 1998 directly from Kathan Brown.

Associated Names

Brown, Kathan

Inscriptions

"Joan Jones trial proof '79" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, artist's hand.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q75415203

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