Figure 3 [trial proof]

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

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image contains a variety of curved and straight lines forming an abstract pattern. A large numeral "3" is centered in the image, with contrasting negative space highlighting it. Chaotic lines fill the surrounding space, resembling tangled wires or strands of hair. A circular shape within the number resembles a smiling face. The piece conveys a sense of dynamic energy through its sharp and swirling lines.
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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 Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 119.

1970

  • Field, Richard S. Jasper Johns: Prints 1960-1970. New York: Praeger Publishers, 1970, no. 107.

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 62.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 26.15. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Trial Proof 1/2 / (Key Stone) / J Johns / '69; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: JJ-68-207

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q76344910

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