Figure 8 [trial proof 1]

1968

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Charles Ritt

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Dan Gualdoni

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image shows a large, bold figure resembling the number eight, created using thick lines and curves. The design uses shades of black and gray, giving it a layered and textured appearance. The shapes resemble an hourglass or infinity symbol with a flowing, continuous form. The figure is centrally positioned on the canvas with an irregular, smudged background. The artwork invites viewers to interpret the form and its connections to familiar shapes.
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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 Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 95.

1970

  • Field, Richard S. Jasper Johns: Prints 1960-1970. New York: Praeger Publishers, 1970, no. 102.

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 52.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 26.9. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: J Johns / '68; lower left corner in graphite: Trial Proof I Stone In Black / (Before Additions); lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: 68-189

Markings

embossed lower right: © [Gemini G.E.L.]; stamped lower left verso in black ink: Gemini G.E.L. / Los Angeles, Calif.

Wikidata ID

Q76344666

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