Figure 0 [trial proof]

started 1968, published 1969

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Charles Ritt

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Richard Wilke

Printer, American, active late 20th century

James Webb

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Daniel Freeman

Printer, American, born 1868

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image shows an abstract composition with a large, central oval shape bordered by irregular, organic forms and patches of varying dark and light shades. The central shape appears hollow and is surrounded by patterns that resemble shadows or reflections. The artwork uses contrasting shades and undefined lines to create a visually engaging piece with familiar forms.
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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

1966

  • Gemini G.E.L. Sequence List. Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 116.

1970

  • Field, Richard S. Jasper Johns: Prints 1960-1970. New York: Praeger Publishers, 1970, no. 104.

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 59.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. .26.12 http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Trial Proof 1/2 / J.J. '70; lower right corner in graphite by unknown hand: for JJ; lower center verso in graphite by unknown hand: test

Markings

embossed lower right: © [Gemini G.E.L.]

Wikidata ID

Q76344593

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