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Untitled (Red) [working proof]

1982

Jasper Johns

Associated Names

Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

The image features an abstract composition with various geometric shapes, bold lines, a large downward-pointing arrow, and words "RED," "YELLOW," and "BLUE." Circular dots pattern the left side, and the design is layered with textures resembling hands, rough terrain, and footprints.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and aquatint in dark red on wove paper [working proof]
Credit Line

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

plate: 86.68 x 61.91 cm (34 1/8 x 24 3/8 in.)
sheet: 104.78 x 74.93 cm (41 1/4 x 29 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

2010.116.306
Catalogue Raisonné

ULAE, no. 224 [working proof]

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Johns, Jasper

Bibliography

1994

Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 224.

Inscriptions

in graphite, lower left: WORKING PROOF WITH CHALK AND PENCIL ADDITIONS, lower right: J Johns 1982; [various notes in artist's hand in upper margin]

Wikidata ID

Q76553666

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