Untitled [trial proof]

1996 (published 1998)

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Universal Limited Art Editions

Publisher

The image contains circles, arrows, and text creating an abstract composition. Circular shapes, handprints, text like "RED," "BLUE," and "YELLOW," and lines with rays or brushstroke-like qualities are present. Arrows guide the viewer through the composition. Large curved shapes on the sides resemble organic forms, blending with the geometric lines. The overall look is collage-like, evoking scattered thoughts or a cluttered bulletin board of ideas.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and aquatint in black on three sheets of adhered wove paper [trial proof]

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund and Special Friends of the National Gallery of Art

  • Dimensions

    plate (left): 86.04 × 61.6 cm (33 7/8 × 24 1/4 in.)
    plate (center): 86.04 × 60.33 cm (33 7/8 × 23 3/4 in.)
    plate (right): 86.04 × 62.23 cm (33 7/8 × 24 1/2 in.)
    sheet (overall): 100.97 × 194.31 cm (39 3/4 × 76 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.116.519

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    ULAE, no. 273 [trial proof]

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Trial Proof; lower right in graphite: J Johns '97

Markings

embossed lower left: J.J. / Lowroad

Wikidata ID

Q76554275

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