Untitled (Purple Mezzotint) [state proof of 4th state]

1995

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

The image displays an abstract composition of curved and angular shapes. In the center is a square frame with a stylized face resembling a mask. Surrounding it are humanoid forms, wing-like shapes, and linear patterns. The artwork is bordered by a frame with mirrored text at the bottom.
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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: 4TH STATE (2ND ELEMENT); lower right, below plate mark: JJ; lower right, along bottom edge of sheet: [in another hand] BEFORE OCT 10

Markings

[chop of ULAE]

Wikidata ID

Q76553451

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