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

Vertical lines run consistently across the image, forming a textured background. Abstract shapes including a metal pitcher, a silver pitcher, and wavy lines are arranged on this background. Border patterns surround these elements, with a checkerboard pattern on the left and an American flag pattern on the right.
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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

Q76553138

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