Untitled (Purple Mezzotint) [trial proof F]

1995

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

This is a painting of an abstract composition with pastel tones and sketch-like features. The painting contains an abstract arrangement of shapes and lines forming a multidimensional face in the center, surrounded by unique details. The central face is encompassed in a light green square outlined in soft lime with minimalistic facial features. Various subtle elements like circles, swirls, and irregular shapes are present in the background, accented by hints of color such as blue, green, purple, and orange. The overall style is dreamlike and abstract.
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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

in graphite, lower left: F TRIAL PROOF / (SECOND ELEMENT), lower right, below plate mark: JJ

Markings

chop of ULAE

Wikidata ID

Q76553407

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