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Untitled [working proof]

1975

Jasper Johns

Associated Names

Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

The image depicts an abstract black imprint on a light cream-colored background, forming circular and elliptical shapes that resemble a human skull or mask. The dark area contrasts with the smooth paper surrounding it. Sparse speckles are scattered across the paper, adding to its textured appearance. In the lower right corner, there is a signature and the year 1975.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph in black with graphite on wove paper [working proof]
Credit Line

Patrons' Permanent Fund and Special Friends of the National Gallery of Art
Dimensions

sheet: 26.04 × 25.72 cm (10 1/4 × 10 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

2008.136.439
Catalogue Raisonné

ULAE, undescribed [working proof]

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Johns, Jasper

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: J Johns / 1975; lower left edge in graphite: Working Proof with Pencil Addition; upper center verso in graphite: No Edition

Wikidata ID

Q76439981

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