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Untitled (White Mezzotint) [state proof of 1st state]

1995

Jasper Johns

Associated Names

Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

The image consists of geometric and organic shapes within a rectangular frame, with a smaller square inset at the center. This abstract composition contains curved lines, circular elements, and shapes that could be interpreted as resembling eyes, wheels, a mouth or lips. Textured surfaces are present, creating a tactile quality. Eye-like forms and patterns are visible on the sides. The lower part of the rectangle includes the text "Bruno Bettelheim."

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Artwork overview

Medium

mezzotint in black on wove paper [state proof]
Credit Line

Patrons' Permanent Fund and Special Friends of the National Gallery of Art
Dimensions

plate: 49.53 x 32.7 cm (19 1/2 x 12 7/8 in.)
sheet: 75.57 x 56.2 cm (29 3/4 x 22 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

2010.116.262
Catalogue Raisonné

ULAE, no. 266 [state proof of 1st state]

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Johns, Jasper

Inscriptions

in graphite, lower left: FIRST ELEMENT FIRST STATE; lower right: J Johns '95; [in another hand] PLATE I 1st STATE [indistinct numbers]

Watermarks

[ram's head]

Wikidata ID

Q76553516

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