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Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

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Jasper Johns Periscope etching and aquatint, featuring red, yellow, and blue sections with disjointed text and a circular form, exploring color perception.

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Etching and aquatint in colors, on Rives paper // Jasper Johns' Periscope, created in 1981, is a limited edition etching and aquatint on Rives paper, measuring 41 by 29 inches. The composition showcases Johns’ fascination with language, color, and abstraction. The artwork is divided into sections, each labeled with the words RED, YELLOW, and BLUE, corresponding with their respective color fields, yet the placement and orientation of the text appear disjointed, creating a sense of visual ambiguity. A large circular form reminiscent of a periscope lens overlaps part of the composition, introducing movement and depth. The texture achieved through etching and aquatint adds a tactile quality, enhancing the interplay between text, color, and form. Johns’ piece explores the perception of color and language, blending them in a way that challenges viewers to engage with the work beyond surface recognition, questioning the relationship between visual information and meaning.

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Jasper Johns

Periscope, 1981

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Etching and aquatint in colors, on Rives paper // Jasper Johns' Periscope, created in 1981, is a limited edition etching and aquatint on Rives paper, measuring 41 by 29 inches. The composition showcases Johns’ fascination with language, color, and abstraction. The artwork is divided into sections, each labeled with the words RED, YELLOW, and BLUE, corresponding with their respective color fields, yet the placement and orientation of the text appear disjointed, creating a sense of visual ambiguity. A large circular form reminiscent of a periscope lens overlaps part of the composition, introducing movement and depth. The texture achieved through etching and aquatint adds a tactile quality, enhancing the interplay between text, color, and form. Johns’ piece explores the perception of color and language, blending them in a way that challenges viewers to engage with the work beyond surface recognition, questioning the relationship between visual information and meaning.

Artwork Copyright © Jasper Johns
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Jasper Johns Periscope etching and aquatint, featuring red, yellow, and blue sections with disjointed text and a circular form, exploring color perception.

Jasper Johns

Periscope, 1981

Limited Edition Print

Etching And Aquatint

USD 25,000 - 30,000

Jasper Johns' Cross Hatch, 1977 screen-print, features vibrant overlapping lines in green, orange, and purple creating a dynamic pattern.

Jasper Johns

Cross Hatch, 1977

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 2,500

Jasper Johns Double Flags lithograph; two American flags stacked vertically with vibrant red, white, and blue colors.

Jasper Johns

Double Flags, 1979-80

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 45,000 - 55,000

Jasper Johns Untitled - Faces ULAE 243 carborundum print of abstract faces with layered, textured patterns in muted colors.

Jasper Johns

Untitled - Faces (ULAE 243), 1988

Limited Edition Print

Carborundum

USD 41,000 - 45,000

Jasper Johns’ Untitled (Flag and Vase), 2000 linocut, features a vase silhouette over an American flag background in red, white, and blue.

Jasper Johns

Untitled (Flag And Vase), 2000

Limited Edition Print

Linocut

USD 24,500

Jasper Johns Untitled Faces on Purple carborundum etching with fragmented faces on dark purple background with bold yellow and red accents.

Jasper Johns

Untitled (Faces On Purple), 1988

Limited Edition Print

Carborundum

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Jasper JOHNS | Painting with Two Balls I | Lithograph available for sale on composition gallery

Jasper Johns

Painting With Two Balls I, 1962

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 31,500

Jasper Johns' Souvenir I lithograph, abstract grey field with a circular stamp-like image in the lower-left corner, signed and dated.

Jasper Johns

Souvenir I, 1972

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Jasper Johns' Zone lithograph, abstract composition with dark textures, central vertical line, and small white tag-like form.

Jasper Johns

Zone, 1972

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Jasper Johns' Sun on Six, 2000 linocut, features interlocking abstract black-and-white shapes resembling profiles with horizontal lines below.

Jasper Johns

Sun On Six, 2000

Limited Edition Print

Linocut

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Jasper Johns’ Hinged Canvas, 1971 lithograph, shows a canvas outline with stretcher note above a black dot and blue brush mark.

Jasper Johns

Hinged Canvas, 1971

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Jasper Johns’ Untitled from The Geldzahler Portfolio, 1998 etching, shows abstract forms with two black dots and geometric patterns.

Jasper Johns

Untitled (from The Geldzahler Portfolio), 1998

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 6,300

Jasper Johns' Valentine, 2010 etching and aquatint, shows mirrored silhouettes forming a vase with abstract textures and dark contrasts.

Jasper Johns

Valentine, 2010

Limited Edition Print

Etching And Aquatint

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Jasper Johns' Untitled (Fragmented Frame), lithograph, 1992, features abstract shapes and pastel hues with a textured, collage-like appearance on handmade paper.

Jasper Johns

Untitled (Fragmented Frame), 1992

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 10,700

Jasper JOHNS | Untitled (Faded Impressions) | Lithograph available for sale on composition gallery

Jasper Johns

Untitled (Faded Impressions), 1992

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Jasper JOHNS | Untitled (Shattered Vessel) | Lithograph available for sale on composition gallery

Jasper Johns

Untitled (Shattered Vessel), 1992

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Jasper Johns Coathanger and Spoon lithograph with abstract wire hangers and spoon on black and pale blue textured background.

Jasper Johns

Coathanger And Spoon, 1971

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Jasper Johns Ventriloquist lithograph with vertical wooden slat texture, everyday objects, and American flag motifs on the sides.

Jasper Johns

Ventriloquist, 1985

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 13,000

Jasper Johns Knee, 1974, black and white lithograph with abstract shape, number 7, and reversed text on textured background, signed.

Jasper Johns

Knee, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 7,350

Jasper Johns' Untitled (Skull) screen-print, 1973, shows a fragmented skull on a grayscale gradient with a drip effect below.

Jasper Johns

Untitled (Skull), 1973

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 5,790

Jasper Johns' After Holbein, 1993 lithograph, features symmetrical abstract forms in monochrome, evoking fragmented figures and reflections.

Jasper Johns

After Holbein, 1993

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 5,140

Jasper Johns' Bent Stencil, lithograph featuring geometric shapes and textured elements in grey tones, exploring abstraction and perception.

Jasper Johns

Bent Stencil, 1971

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 7,650

Jasper Johns' Voice 2, lithograph featuring abstract sections with numbers, letters, and textured colors in muted tones.

Jasper Johns

Voice 2, 1982

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 7,670

Jasper Johns' Summer 1985 etching and aquatint showing a ghostly figure, stars, and geometric patterns against a textured backdrop.

Jasper Johns

Summer, 1985

Limited Edition Print

Etching And Aquatint

USD 5,250

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