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Two Costumes [trial proof]

2000

Jasper Johns

Associated Names

Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

John Lund

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Low Road Studio

Publisher

The image consists of a rectangular frame with a vertical arrangement of geometric and organic shapes in brown, gold, and blue hues. The top section features sharp angles and zigzag lines, akin to mountains or teeth, accompanied by a spiraling line. In the middle, intersecting lines create diamond and triangular patterns reminiscent of abstract architectural designs or stained glass windows. Toward the bottom, curved lines suggest a wheel's edges or a stylized sun over a horizon. The overall composition includes elements resembling tribal art, mechanical forms, and natural landscapes.

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Artwork overview

Medium

color etching and aquatint on wove paper [trial proof]
Credit Line

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

plate: 54.93 x 13.02 cm (21 5/8 x 5 1/8 in.)
sheet: 77.47 x 29.21 cm (30 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

2010.116.654
Catalogue Raisonné

ULAE, no. 281 [trial proof]

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: TRIAL PROOF; lower right: JJ '00

Markings

J.J. [chop of Jasper Johns]

Wikidata ID

Q76554598

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