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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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