Untitled, Second State (Ruler and Fork) [trial proof]

1969

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Donn Steward

Printer, American, born Canada, 1921 - 1985

Universal Limited Art Editions

Publisher

The image shows an abstract composition with a large dark rectangle filled with irregular scribbles and zigzag lines. Two vertical lines intersect the dark quadrant. On the right side of the rectangle are lighter, scratched vertical forms. The scribbled patterns resemble tangled branches or chaotic foliage, connecting to natural elements.
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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

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 79.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 1/2 Trial Proof in Black; lower right in graphite: J Johns '69

Markings

blind stamp: [chop of Universal Limited Art Editions]

Wikidata ID

Q76345081

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