Figure 7 [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 shows bold strokes and fluid lines in yellow, creating an abstract composition. Curved lines and rectangular shapes intermingle in the upper part of the artwork. There is a recognizably abstract depiction of the Mona Lisa in the center, partially obscured and framed within a circular form. The lower section features vertical strokes and smudges, suggesting a cascade or dripping effect.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, Sharon, Connecticut; acquired 2006 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 Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 123.

1970

  • Field, Richard S. Jasper Johns: Prints 1960-1970. New York: Praeger Publishers, 1970, no. 111.

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 66.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 26.19. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower left corner in graphite: Trial Proof 1/2 / J Johns / 69; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: JJ68-208

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q76345014

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