Untitled [trial proof of 4th state]

1997 (published 1998)

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

The image features intersecting lines and forms, with vertical stripes at the upper left and swirling curls at the upper right. Shapes form an abstract collage that includes a handprint, an arrow, and words like "BLUE" and "YELLOW." The composition is visually dynamic, prompting viewers to explore the connections between abstract details and recognizable forms.
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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: TRIAL PROOF 4TH STATE, lower right: J Johns '97 / [in another hand] 4TH STATE / 97

Markings

blind stamp: J.J. [chop of Jasper Johns]

Wikidata ID

Q76554162

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