The Seasons (Summer) [state proof of 10th state]

1987

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

John Lund

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Hitoshi Kido

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Craig Zammiello

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Keith Brintzenhofe

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Universal Limited Art Editions

Publisher

The image contains abstract elements with a silhouette shape on the left composed of textured lines and a chaotic arrangement of geometric patterns and recognizable motifs on the right. The abstract composition on the right includes overlapping lines and shapes resembling stars and striped patterns, as well as an identifiable depiction of the Mona Lisa’s face. There is a contrast between the silhouette and the busy collection of objects and designs flowing into a swirling form reminiscent of a cup or large dish. The scene merges abstract concepts with nods to cultural symbols and famous artwork, creating a composite visual.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

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. 239.

Inscriptions

lower right, in graphite: J Johns '87; lower left, in graphite: 10th STATE

Markings

blind stamp: [chop of ULAE]

Wikidata ID

Q76553835

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