Untitled [trial proof B]

1994

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

The image displays intertwined, swirling lines and geometric shapes creating an abstract composition in a rectangular frame. In the middle, a square with a decorative border resembles a face with eyes, a nose, and lips. Organic shapes suggestive of leaves or animal hides and a form resembling a bird's beak are nearby. Further elements include concentric ovals and circles, contributing to depth and movement in the design. The bottom features a line of text similar to a cryptic inscription or pattern from an unfamiliar alphabet. The overall composition has a sense of mystery and abstraction, akin to surrealistic art, leaving interpretation open to the viewer's discretion.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: JJ; lower left corner in graphite: B Trial Proof / (2nd Element)

Wikidata ID

Q76553398

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