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 displays intersecting lines and zigzag patterns concentrated towards the center, with a few scattered lines outside this area. The composition is abstract and resembles a dense thicket of branches or tangled wires. Some lines appear darker or lighter, creating depth and complexity. Near the bottom left, a curved line with short strokes suggests the outline of a crescent or bent object.
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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 Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 119.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 / (White Plate) / J Johns / '69; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: LP-13 / JJ-678-207

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q76344922

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