Untitled (Purple Mezzotint) [trial proof M]

1995

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

The image shows a collection of interwoven lines and shapes forming a complex design within a framed area. It features an abstract piece with a rectangular section in the center resembling a face with two circular forms for eyes and a curved line for a smile. Other abstract shapes blend together around the central motif, reminiscent of organic forms or creatures intertwined. The outer frame includes abstract symbols or letters that are difficult to interpret. The composition is set against a monochrome, earthy backdrop.
This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.

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: M TRIAL PROOF / (1ST & 2ND ELEMENTS); lower right below plate mark: JJ

Wikidata ID

Q76553438

You may be interested in

Loading Results