Untitled [trial proof]

1998

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

John Lund

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Low Road Studio

Publisher

The image features three panels with various shapes and lines, including circles, arrows, and abstract forms. The first panel contains circular shapes in a honeycomb pattern, with an arrow pointing downwards and the word "YELLOW" vertically positioned. The second panel shows lines radiating from a central point, with words like "RED," "YELLOW," "TOM," and "LIME" overlapped. The third panel displays darker tones with the words "RED," "YELLOW," and "BLUE" integrated amidst various lines and shapes, including another downward arrow. This abstract artwork uses overlapping text and geometric patterns to evoke the appearance of familiar elements such as signage and textured surfaces.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and aquatint in blue black on wove paper [trial proof]

  • Credit Line

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

  • Dimensions

    plate (left): 8.26 × 6.03 cm (3 1/4 × 2 3/8 in.)
    plate (center): 8.26 × 6.03 cm (3 1/4 × 2 3/8 in.)
    plate (right): 8.26 × 6.03 cm (3 1/4 × 2 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 23.18 × 31.75 cm (9 1/8 × 12 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.116.563

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    ULAE, no. 275 [trial proof]

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 (1981 PLATES); lower right: J Johns '97

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q76554387

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