Untitled [working proof]

1992

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Universal Limited Art Editions

Printer

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image shows contrasting rectangular and amorphous shapes intertwined with vertical lines in the upper section. The lower section displays an outline resembling a wooden frame enclosing textured dark area with nebulous forms. Faint outlines suggest a vase that can also be interpreted as two profile faces. The left side features a cluster of shapes resembling a fragmented landscape with earthy tones of purple, green, and brown, hinting at foliage or organic forms.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, Sharon, Connecticut; acquired 2010 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 Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 1571.

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 257.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 26.105. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Working Proof with Collage and Chalk Additions; lower right in graphite: J Johns 1992

Wikidata ID

Q76441098

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