Painting with Two Balls I [artist's proof]

1962

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Robert Blackburn

Printer, American, 1920 - 2003

Universal Limited Art Editions

Publisher

The image shows an abstract composition with dynamic scribbled lines and shapes distributed across the page. A prominent horizontal line divides the image, with two circular forms positioned centrally upon it. The dense textured scribbles create a chaotic pattern. Text is integrated into the lower part of the image, blending with the abstract lines.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, Sharon, Connecticut; acquired 2004 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1970

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

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 8.

Inscriptions

lower left below image in graphite: 1/3 artist's proof black stone; lower right: J.J. / '60; in stone along bottom of image: 1/2 painting with two balls 1962 j. johns

Markings

blind stamp: chop of Universal Limited Art Editions

Wikidata ID

Q76343877

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