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Untitled [trial proof C]

1994

Jasper Johns

Associated Names

Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Universal Limited Art Editions

Publisher

The image features prominent lines and shapes with a purple hue dominating the scene. At the center, there is a square containing a stylized human face with exaggerated features. Surrounding the central square are organic, swirling lines that flow into each other. Additionally, there are circular elements in the corners, and along the bottom edge, there is upside-down text.

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Artwork overview

Medium

mezzotint in black and purple on wove paper [trial 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: 64.45 x 37.78 cm (25 3/8 x 14 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

2010.116.228
Catalogue Raisonné

ULAE, no. 264 [trial proof C]

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Johns, Jasper

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: J J; lower left corner in graphite: C Trial Proof / (2 Elements)

Markings

embossed lower left: ULAE

Wikidata ID

Q76553400

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