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The Seasons (Spring) [element in black proof 5]

1987

Jasper Johns

Associated Names

Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

The image shows diagonal lines intersecting over the outline of a human figure. Geometric shapes resembling vases and picture frames are scattered throughout the design. The central figure is surrounded by translucent rectangles, creating a layered effect. Circles and intersecting lines add to the symmetry and balance of the composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and aquatint in black on wove paper [element in black proof]
Credit Line

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

plate: 48.9 x 32.39 cm (19 1/4 x 12 3/4 in.)
sheet: 66.36 x 46.04 cm (26 1/8 x 18 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

2010.116.734
Catalogue Raisonné

ULAE, no. 238 [element in black proof]

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. 238.

Inscriptions

in graphite, lower left: 5th Element in black 1/2; lower right: J Johns '87

Markings

[chop of ULAE]

Wikidata ID

Q76554817

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