Jasper Johns

Evian—Black State
1972

A monochromatic artwork featuring abstract shapes and forms that resemble everyday objects. The top left corner has a circular shape with a fan-like pattern, while the center of the image shows a dark, dripping silhouette that could be interpreted as a hanging lantern or cage. Below, there's a sketchy representation of a hanger with a loose line dangling from it. The background has various shades of gray, creating a wall-like texture with subtle imperfections and stains. The piece is signed and numbered at the bottom.

A monochromatic artwork featuring abstract shapes and forms that resemble everyday objects. The top left corner has a circular shape with a fan-like pattern, while the center of the image shows a dark, dripping silhouette that could be interpreted as a hanging lantern or cage. Below, there's a sketchy representation of a hanger with a loose line dangling from it. The background has various shades of gray, creating a wall-like texture with subtle imperfections and stains. The piece is signed and numbered at the bottom.

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Date
1972

Classification
Prints

Medium
Lithograph

Dimensions
Sheet (sight): 43 7/8 × 30in. (111.4 × 76.2 cm) Image (sight): 43 7/8 × 30in. (111.4 × 76.2 cm)

Accession number
2015.262

Edition
11/18

Publication
Printed and published by Universal Limited Art Editions, Inc.

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Stephen Dull

Rights and reproductions
© Jasper Johns / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

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