Untitled (Orange Mezzotint) [trial proof F]

1995

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

The image depicts intertwined curving lines and geometric shapes creating an abstract visual. In the center, there is a square enclosing facial features resembling a stylized face with circular eyes and linear nose and mouth. Surrounding the central figure are flowing organic lines and eyes dispersed throughout. The piece channels a narrative connecting human features and natural forms, inviting viewer interpretation.
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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 / [in another hand] 3rd STATE; lower right, below plate mark: JJ; along bottom edge: [in another hand] 100% HANSA YELLOW (D.S.) / 100% DIOXAZINE PURPLE NATURAL GAMPI CHINE COLLÉ ON LANA

Markings

[chop of ULAE]

Wikidata ID

Q76553509

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