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Etching with carborundum printed in colors on Somerset wove paper - Plate: 11.8 by 11.8 in. (30.2 by 30.2 cm.) - Sheet: 29 .75 by 22.5 in. (75.6 by 57.1 cm.) - Literature: Richard S. Field, The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993 : A Catalogue Raisonné, New York, 1994, no. 242, illustrated in color // Untitled (Faces on Purple) by Jasper Johns, created in 1988, is a limited edition carborundum etching printed in colors on Somerset wove paper. The artwork presents fragmented and repetitive faces within a dark purple, textured background, creating an almost collage-like arrangement of forms. Bold splashes of yellow, red, and blue stand out, lending a vibrant contrast against the subdued purple. This piece reflects Johns' exploration of repetition and abstraction, with the faces seeming both obscured and accentuated, inviting viewers to interpret the interplay of color and form. The unconventional arrangement and use of carborundum add depth and texture, enhancing the enigmatic quality of the work.
Untitled (Faces on purple), 1988
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Etching with carborundum printed in colors on Somerset wove paper - Plate: 11.8 by 11.8 in. (30.2 by 30.2 cm.) - Sheet: 29 .75 by 22.5 in. (75.6 by 57.1 cm.) - Literature: Richard S. Field, The Prints of Jasper Johns, 1960-1993 : A Catalogue Raisonné, New York, 1994, no. 242, illustrated in color // Untitled (Faces on Purple) by Jasper Johns, created in 1988, is a limited edition carborundum etching printed in colors on Somerset wove paper. The artwork presents fragmented and repetitive faces within a dark purple, textured background, creating an almost collage-like arrangement of forms. Bold splashes of yellow, red, and blue stand out, lending a vibrant contrast against the subdued purple. This piece reflects Johns' exploration of repetition and abstraction, with the faces seeming both obscured and accentuated, inviting viewers to interpret the interplay of color and form. The unconventional arrangement and use of carborundum add depth and texture, enhancing the enigmatic quality of the work.
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Jasper Johns
Untitled - Faces (ULAE 243), 1988
Limited Edition Print
Carborundum
USD 41,000 - 45,000
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Minimalism is a style in music and visual arts characterized by pared-down designs and simplicity. It began in Western art after World War II, gaining prominence particularly in American visual arts. Minimalism draws heavily on aspects of modernism and is often viewed as a reaction against Abstract Expressionism, as well as a precursor to post-minimal art practices. Prominent minimalist artists include Agnes Martin, Donald Judd, Robert Morris, Frank Stella, and Dan Flavin.
