Untitled [trial proof of 2nd state]

1996 (published 1998)

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Universal Limited Art Editions

Publisher

The image displays bold lines and shapes, including a large sweeping arc on the left and a downward-pointing arrow intersecting the center. Block letters spell out "BED," "RED," "YELLOW," and "BLUE." A cylindrical grid pattern is on the left side and the outline of a mechanical hand. The elements are overlaid on a textured background that suggests industrial or architectural blueprints.
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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 2ND STATE; lower right: J Johns '96 / [in another hand] 2ND STATE

Markings

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

Watermarks

FIDELIS MBM (Arches-France) TRAIT LAVIS [heart]

Wikidata ID

Q76554178

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