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Untitled (Purple Mezzotint) [working proof]

1995

Jasper Johns

Associated Names

Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

The image depicts a rectangular form filled with various organic and geometric shapes, creating an abstract composition. The central element features a square containing a face with stylized eyes, lips, and circular shapes. Surrounding this central figure are layered curving lines and shadowy forms that suggest contours of animals or organic forms, with one resembling the shape of a curled arm or leg. Other small circular patterns and jagged angles are also present in the artwork.

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Artwork overview

Medium

mezzotint in black with watercolor additions on wove paper [working proof]
Credit Line

Patrons' Permanent Fund and Special Friends of the National Gallery of Art
Dimensions

plate: 29.85 x 20.32 cm (11 3/4 x 8 in.)
sheet: 51.12 x 33.34 cm (20 1/8 x 13 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

2010.116.225
Catalogue Raisonné

ULAE, no. 264 [working proof]

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, Sharon, Connecticut; acquired 2010 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Johns, Jasper

Inscriptions

in graphite, lower left: WORKING PROOF WITH WATERCOLOR ADDITIONS / (2ND ELEMENT); lower right: J J

Markings

chop of ULAE

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