Untitled [trial proof]

1997 (published 1998)

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Universal Limited Art Editions

Publisher

The image contains bold geometric shapes and lines. One prominent curved shape is on the left, while a large red downward-pointing arrow is on the right. The composition includes elements reminiscent of retro signage or a cityscape at night. The words "RED," "YELLOW," and "BLUE" are scattered across the image, with "BLUE" highlighted by the arrow. Various circles of different sizes are present in the design, creating a vibrant display.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2021

  • Jasper Johns: Mind/Mirror, Philadelphia Museum of Art; Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, 2021-2022 (shown only in Philadelphia), no repro.

  • Jasper Johns: Mind/Mirror, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, 2021 - 2022, unnumbered catalogue.

Bibliography

2021

  • Basualdo, Carlos, and Rothkopf, Scott, editors .Jasper Johns: Mind/Mirror. Exh. cat. Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia; Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, 2021-2022.

Inscriptions

in graphite, lower left: TRIAL PROOF; lower right: J Johns '97; [in another hand] 3/3 / 4TH STATE Key in Red / surface rolled in green / 1st STATE BRUSH in Red

Markings

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

Watermarks

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

Wikidata ID

Q76554202

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