Ventriloquist [trial proof]

1985

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Keith Brintzenhofe

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Universal Limited Art Editions

Publisher

The image shows a background of vertical lines in various colors, primarily green. Wavy, curved lines traverse the image, and objects like a metal pitcher and a blue pot are floating. Along the sides are alternating red and white stripes with white stars against a vertical blue strip, resembling an American flag pattern. The composition is framed by colors reminiscent of fabric or a rustic fence.
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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. 233.

Inscriptions

in graphite, lower left: TRIAL PROOF; lower right: J Johns '85

Markings

blind stamp: [chop of Universal Limited Art Editions]

Watermarks

BFK RIVES / FRANCE [infinity symbol]

Wikidata ID

Q76553135

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