Green Angel 2 [2nd element proof]

1997

Jasper Johns

Associated Names
Jasper Johns

Artist, American, born 1930

The image contains overlapping geometric shapes and lines in shades of blue. Some shapes have stripes and dots, creating a complex abstract pattern. The design suggests puzzle pieces or landmasses, with elements resembling maps or continents. Swirling lines and textures add depth, resembling water currents or stylized topographic features.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and aquatint in blue on Hahnemühle Copperplate paper [element proof]

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Artist

  • Dimensions

    plate (top): 65.41 × 46.36 cm (25 3/4 × 18 1/4 in.)
    plate (bottom): 38.1 × 46.36 cm (15 × 18 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 120.97 × 63.18 cm (47 5/8 × 24 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2013.48.12

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    ULAE, no. 271 [2nd element proof]

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, Sharon, Connecticut; acquired 2013 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite, lower left: SECOND ELEMENT 1/2 (TWO PLATES) / JJ '77

Markings

blind stamp: [chop of ULAE]

Wikidata ID

Q77005285

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