The Seasons (Winter) [state proof of 6th state]

1987

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

The image features a composition of various abstract shapes and lines, including a silhouette of a human figure overlaid with speckles. On the left, a mix of geometric and organic forms, such as a large circular shape and rectangles with star-like designs, can be seen. The right side of the image presents the silhouette against a backdrop of textured bricks. The abstract arrangement of shapes and patterns highlights the interplay between familiar objects and abstract art.
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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. 241.

Inscriptions

in graphite, lower left: 6TH STATE, lower right: J Johns '87

Markings

chop of ULAE

Watermarks

J JOHNS 86

Wikidata ID

Q76553897

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