Recent Still Life [misc. proof]

1965

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Ben Berns

Printer, American, 1936 - 2007

Universal Limited Art Editions

Publisher

The image features a stylized dangling light bulb with a twisted cord, set against a red textured background. The color palette is primarily red with some white creating contrast. The light bulb is centered vertically and slightly to the right on the page, hanging from the top edge. The background consists of swirling and drip-like patterns. At the bottom, the text "RECENT STILL LIFE" is displayed, along with further information about an exhibition at the Museum of Art, RISD, with dates below it.
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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. 22.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Proof 2 stones / 1st stone (cracked) later destroyed; lower right in graphite: J Johns 65; by unknown hand, lower right verso in graphite: 70.815

Markings

blind stamp: [chop of Universal Limited Art Editions]

Wikidata ID

Q76343992

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