Untitled (White Mezzotint) [state proof of 3rd state]

1995

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

The image shows a rectangular area filled with abstract linear and circular shapes, bordered by a thick dark outline. A square with detailed edges forms the frame for two abstract eye-like shapes and a series of lines and curves that suggest a face. Radiant lines emanate from circular shapes at the top left and right corners. Below the central face, a singular wave-like line moves horizontally, connecting to a mountain-like form on the bottom right. The composition is signed "BRUNO BETTELHEIM" at the bottom.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite, lower left: 1/2 1ST ELEMENT 3RD STATE / [in another hand] 6-21-95; lower right: J Johns '95 / [in another hand] PLATE #1 3RD STATE 100% BLACK

Wikidata ID

Q76553520

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