Periscope [trial proof]

1981

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Petersburg Press

Publisher

Aldo Crommelynck

Printer, French, 1931 - 2008

The image is a mix of rectangular and circular shapes with bold lines and letters, creating an abstract composition. Words like "RED," "YELLOW," and "BLUE" are prominently featured, connecting color names with corresponding hues. Rectangles are filled with textured red, yellow, and blue sections, while a circular shape resembles a vinyl record or a handprint orb. Text and patterns overlay the image, resembling billboard advertisements or collage art pieces.
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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. 218.

Inscriptions

in graphite, TRIAL PROOF; lower right: J Johns 78'-81'

Watermarks

BFK RIVES / FRANCE [infinity symbol]

Wikidata ID

Q76553210

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