Cicada [trial proof]

1981

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

Anthony Zepeda

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Alan Holoubek

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Richard Garst

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

The image features a pattern of overlapping triangular shapes composed of parallel lines in various directions and colors, including green, purple, orange, red, blue, and yellow. The abstract composition creates a chaotic order resembling a patchwork quilt or mosaic. Each triangular section appears distinct yet seamlessly integrated with its neighbors, producing a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Bibliography

1966

  • Gemini G.E.L. Sequence List. Los Angeles, California: Gemini G.E.L., unpublished, no. 956.

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 219.

2011

  • Ritchie, Charles. Gemini G.E.L. Online Catalogue Raisonné. Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2011, no. 26.102. http://www.nga.gov/gemini

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Trial Proof; lower right in graphite: J Johns / '81; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: 1 [ circled] Trans Colors / 2 [circled] Grey - White + Black + Trans Flat / 3 [circled] Orange/Blk #2 / 4 [circled] Red Black / 5 [circled] Yellow Green / 6 [circled] Green/Black / 7 [circled] Blue/Blk (Darker Printing) Been [undeciphered] it. / 8 [circled] - Purple Blk / JJ79-848

Markings

embossed lower right: © [Gemini G.E.L.]; stamped lower left verso in gray ink: © Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles / Stony Johns, Inc.

Wikidata ID

Q76554740

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