Figure 0 [progressive proof 3]

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 features a large oval shape in the center, with horizontal bands of vibrant colors transitioning smoothly from red to orange, yellow, green, and blue. This abstract artwork encapsulates a spectrum within an oval frame, resembling a tunnel or archway painted with bold strokes and overlays of various colors. The colors are enclosed within a rugged rectangular boundary, contrasting with the softer gradient within the oval.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, Sharon, Connecticut; acquired 2005 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 Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 116.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 right in graphite: Progressive Proof III 1/2 / J. Johns / '69; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: JJ68-202

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q76344850

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