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 displays metallic objects like a pitcher and a kettle arranged vertically on a textured background resembling wood or corrugated metal. Printed items in black and white checkered patterns with stars are placed on both sides. The color scheme is primarily gray gradients. A wavy line runs vertically through the center of the image. The objects are centrally placed with striped and checkered patterns framing the scene.
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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

lower right: 1/2 TRIAL PROOF; lower right: J Johns '85

Markings

blind stamp: [chop of Universal Limited Art Editions]

Wikidata ID

Q76553142

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