Figure 2 [color trial proof]

1969

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

James Webb

Printer, American, active late 20th century

John Dill

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Daniel Freeman

Printer, American, born 1868

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image shows a large, curving shape resembling the number '2' on a textured rectangular background. The composition uses a gradient of vibrant blues at the top, transitioning through purples in the middle, and ending with rich reds at the bottom.
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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 Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 118.

1970

  • Field, Richard S. Jasper Johns: Prints 1960-1970. New York: Praeger Publishers, 1970, no. 106.

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 61.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 26.14. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Color Trial Proof 1/2 / (Key Stone) / J Johns / '69; lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: JJ-68-206

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q76344906

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