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Untitled (Red) [state proof of 3rd state]

1982

Jasper Johns

Associated Names

Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

The image displays an abstract composition with bold lines and shapes. Three large words—RED, YELLOW, and BLUE—are arranged vertically and partially obscured by abstract crisscrossing patterns resembling rough brush strokes or chalk. A large white arrow points downward, intersecting the words. The background features textures resembling fragmented surfaces or scattered leaves. Additional elements suggest familiar objects like a hand or a vinyl record, adding complexity to the artwork.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and aquatint in magenta on wove paper [state proof]
Credit Line

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

plate: 85.73 x 61.91 cm (33 3/4 x 24 3/8 in.)
sheet: 104.78 x 74.61 cm (41 1/4 x 29 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

2010.116.309
Catalogue Raisonné

ULAE, no. 224 [state proof of 3rd state]

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: 3RD STATE; lower right: J Johns 82

Watermarks

BFK RIVES / FRANCE [infinity symbol]

Wikidata ID

Q76553673

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