Bookplate for David Grainger Whitney [trial proof]

1976, published 1977

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Anthony Zepeda

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Mark Stock

Printer, American, 1951-2014

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image shows a square in the center, made up of short diagonal lines that form a complex pattern. The pattern resembles a patchwork design, similar to twigs or pieces of wood. The square stands out against the light background, emphasizing its intricate structure. The overall composition appears organized yet chaotic within the square boundaries.
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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

1966

  • Gemini G.E.L. Sequence List. Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 739.

1978

  • Field, Richard S. Jasper Johns: Prints 1970-1977. Middletown, Connecticut: Wesleyan University Press, 1978, no. 256.

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 180.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 26.90. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Trial Proof; lower right in graphite: J Johns / '76

Wikidata ID

Q76439991

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