Untitled [trial proof]

1992

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Carmen Schilaci

Printer, American, born 1966

Claudio Stickar

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image depicts a large rectangle with textured lines and swirling patterns creating an abstract composition. The texture resembles intricate wood grain with a loosely defined shape at the center. Above this, there are additional abstract shapes and lines forming smaller rectangles and swirling forms. In the lower left section, there is a negative space silhouette hinting at human profiles.
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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

1966

  • Gemini G.E.L. Sequence List. Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 1571.

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 257.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 26.105. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Trial Proof 1/2 / J Johns / '92; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: B Black Progressive / (Key Element); lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: JJ92-1304

Markings

embossed lower right: © 1992 J.J. & [Gemini G.E.L.]; stamped lower left verso in gray ink: published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles

Wikidata ID

Q76553255

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