Untitled [state proof of 6th state]

2001

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

The image contains a composition of geometric shapes, including two prominent white squares positioned horizontally at the top on either side of a black square, which features swirling, spiral-like patterns. The abstract design consists of various lines and textures, with the bottom half displaying a dense area of speckled patterns that resemble the surface of pebbled ground. On the right side, a vertical strip contains organic shapes reminiscent of stylized animals or mythical creatures, with lines suggesting a mix of a fish and a bird's profile and various abstract symbols. The interplay of dark and light tones, as well as the textured surface, creates an abstract visual experience.
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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 left: 6th STATE; J Johns '00; within image, upper left [in another hand]: BLOCKED STRIPES

Watermarks

[rooster in a circle]

Wikidata ID

Q76554034

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