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The Seasons [proof]

1990

Jasper Johns

Associated Names

Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

The image features an abstract composition of various shapes and lines. On the left, bold intersecting lines form geometric patterns, with a hint of a cloud-like shape. To the right, an array of dots varying in size create a textured pattern over the silhouette of a humanoid figure, suggesting head and shoulders. This artwork blends rigid structures with soft, organic forms.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and aquatint in black on wove paper
Credit Line

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

plate (irregular): 32.7 x 31.75 cm (12 7/8 x 12 1/2 in.)
sheet: 74.61 x 54.29 cm (29 3/8 x 21 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

2010.116.726
Catalogue Raisonné

ULAE, no. 249

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Johns, Jasper

Bibliography

1994

Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 249.

Inscriptions

in graphite, lower right: J Johns 1990

Markings

[chop of ULAE]

Watermarks

(ARCHES-FRANCE) TRIAT LAVIS [heart] FIDELIS MBM

Wikidata ID

Q76554798

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