Target with Plaster Casts [state proof of 1st state]

1980

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Aldo Crommelynck

Printer, French, 1931 - 2008

Petersburg Press

Publisher

The image displays intersecting lines forming a circular pattern reminiscent of tree rings. The artwork features a central circular motif with radiating lines, creating depth and texture similar to a vortex. Above the circular design, a horizontal band of rectangular shapes creates a contrasting framework. The composition blends order and chaos, prompting viewers to find connections to natural forms within the abstract presentation.
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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

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 208.

Inscriptions

lower right, in graphite: J Johns '79 - '80; lower left, in graphite: 1ST STATE; in right margin, ballpoint pen: [unknown hand] | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 |

Wikidata ID

Q76439867

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