Untitled [state proof of 4th state]

2001

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

This artwork displays an assortment of geometric shapes and dynamic lines, including parallel vertical stripes on the left, a swirling spiral pattern within a square, and various textured shapes throughout. The abstract design may evoke familiarity with a barred window, a whirlpool, and a fractured landscape. The composition is segmented into sections, with one resembling an empty canvas and another featuring diagonal forms reminiscent of chains. The interplay of light and dark shading creates depth in the piece, hinting at concealed details.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite, lower right: 4th STATE; lower right: J Johns '00

Watermarks

[rooster in a circle]

Wikidata ID

Q76554030

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