Untitled (White Mezzotint) [state proof of 5th state]

1995

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

The image contains an abstract composition. In the center is a rectangular panel surrounded by a border. Within the panel are various abstract shapes resembling facial features. Two circular forms are present, resembling eyes, and a curved line suggests a mouth. Sun-like designs are in the top left and bottom right corners, with concentric circles emanating from the center. The name "BRUNO BETTELHEIM" is inscribed in bold uppercase below the rectangle. A mountain-like or wave pattern is seen in the bottom right of the panel. An infinity symbol is displayed to the lower left, with transparent partial circles overlaying the text.
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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: 1ST ELEMENT 5TH STATE, J Johns '95 / [in another hand] PLATE 1 5TH STATE

Watermarks

[ram's head]

Wikidata ID

Q76553531

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