Decoy II [trial proof]

1973

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Bill Goldston

Printer, American, active late 20th century

James V. Smith

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Universal Limited Art Editions

Publisher

The image features a mix of geometric and irregular shapes, along with intersecting and overlapping lines. A layered composition is formed. A prominent assemblage of text and imagery spirals and overlaps in the abstract artwork. The text consists of a jumbled collection of letters and phrases across the painting. Some letters suggest a cityscape or signage. A cylindrical object is centrally placed in the dark backdrop. At the bottom, a vibrant spectrum of colors adds contrast to the dark and muted color palette.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, Sharon, Connecticut; acquired 2008 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1978

  • Field, Richard S. Jasper Johns: Prints 1970-1977. Middletown, Connecticut: Wesleyan University Press, 1978, no.

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 125.

Inscriptions

in graphite. lower right: TRIAL PROOF; J Johns '71-'73

Markings

blind stamp: [chop of Universal Limited Art Editions]

Wikidata ID

Q76439397

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