Untitled

Untitled

Jasper Johns

1978

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows two panels covered in overlapping, crumpled shapes. The colors are mostly dark brown and black, with some gold and white edges peeking through. The lines make a messy, tangled pattern—like a pile of paper or fabric thrown together. The artist used a stencil-like method to create this effect, layering shapes to fill the space. It looks like the work of someone playing with repetition and texture. Check out Jasper Johns to see how he turned everyday objects into art.

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