The Seasons (Summer) [state proof of 1st state]

1987

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

The image features a combination of geometric and organic shapes divided into distinct sections. On the left side, there is an abstract silhouette of a human figure set against a backdrop that resembles a brick wall. In the center right, abstract shapes suggest floating leaves above a structure resembling a ladder. The bottom right corner contains a large circular shape with swirling patterns. There are also spherical and triangular forms bordering the central division. The abstract nature of the composition brings together elements that evoke familiar objects and scenes, such as a figure by a wall, hanging cups, and natural forms like leaves and circular motifs.
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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

1994

  • Field, Richard S. The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonné. West Islip, New York: Universal Limited Art Editions, 1994, no. 239.

Inscriptions

in graphite, lower left: 1st STATE; lower right: J Johns 87

Markings

[chop of ULAE]

Wikidata ID

Q76554811

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