Passage II [working proof]

1966

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Donn Steward

Printer, American, born Canada, 1921 - 1985

Zigmunds Priede

Printer, American, born Latvia, 1935-2024

Universal Limited Art Editions

Publisher

The image features overlapping shapes and lines, including rectangular and curved outlines that create movement within an abstract composition. A large, dark rectangular shape dominates the background, with clusters of jagged and curved lines overlapping. Partially obscured letters and text, such as "RED" and "C", are present. The overall monochromatic palette with subtle tonal variations enhances the abstract nature, resembling shadowy forms emerging from a textured surface.
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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

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 30.

Inscriptions

lower left in white pencil: WORKING PROOF / (CUT OUT) / J J '66

Markings

blind stamp: [chop of Universal Limited Art Editions]

Wikidata ID

Q76344311

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