The Seasons (Spring) [state proof of 1st state]

1989

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

John Lund

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Craig Zammiello

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Hitoshi Kido

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Keith Brintzenhofe

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Universal Limited Art Editions

Publisher

The image displays intersecting diagonal lines and shapes creating an abstract composition. At the center is a dark rectangular form with white lines hinting at a human silhouette. Surrounding it are geometric shapes like circles and triangles. On the left, there is a bird-like shape among textured patterns, and the right side shows mirror-like surfaces. The image combines various elements to create an abstract scene with natural and artificial associations.
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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

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 244.

Inscriptions

in graphite, lower left: 1st STATE; J JOHNS 87

Markings

[chop of Universal Limited Art Editions]

Wikidata ID

Q76552976

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