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Untitled [monotype]

1997

Jasper Johns

Associated Names

Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

The image contains various geometric shapes and bold lines creating an intricate composition. Interlocking forms resembling objects like ladders, wheels, and human figures are featured. Contrasting light and dark shades within the shapes add depth, implying movement and complexity. The arrangement of shapes suggests mechanical or architectural elements.

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Artwork overview

Medium

monotype in black on wove paper
Credit Line

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

image: 31.43 x 46.67 cm (12 3/8 x 18 3/8 in.)
sheet: 50.17 x 64.77 cm (19 3/4 x 25 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

2010.116.604
Catalogue Raisonné

ULAE, no. 270

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Johns, Jasper

Inscriptions

in graphite, lower left: MONOTYPE; lower right, below plate mark: J Johns '97

Wikidata ID

Q76554481

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