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Green Angel 2 [trial proof 13]

1997

Jasper Johns

Associated Names

Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

The image displays irregular shapes and bold lines in a predominantly monochrome abstract composition. The shapes are layered and interwoven, resembling fragmented maps or jigsaw puzzle pieces loosely fitted together. Stripes and polka dots add texture and depth, similar to various natural textures. Curved and jagged forms could be interpreted as landmasses or clouds, with circular forms resembling celestial objects or watch dials, invoking a sense of exploration or discovery.

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Artwork overview

Medium

aquatint and etching in black on wove paper [trial proof]
Credit Line

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

plate: 101.6 x 46.36 cm (40 x 18 1/4 in.)
sheet: 120.02 x 101.6 cm (47 1/4 x 40 in.)
Accession Number

2010.116.342
Catalogue Raisonné

ULAE, no. 271 [trial proof 13]

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: TRIAL PROOF XIII; lower right: J Johns '97

Wikidata ID

Q76553738

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