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Jasper Johns (American, born 1930)
Summer
- Date:
- 1985
- Medium:
- Encaustic on canvas
- Dimensions:
- 6' 3" x 50" (190.5 x 127 cm)
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Philip Johnson
- MoMA Number:
- 506.1998
- Copyright:
- © 2013 Jasper Johns / Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY
Focus: Jasper Johns
December 5, 2008–February 16, 2009
At the time it appeared, the series of works known as The Seasons was Johns's most autobiographical to date. Its imagery combines fragmented references to the artist's past work and his life, including a tracing of his shadow. Johns has said, "In my early work I tried to hide my personality, my psychological state, my emotions, but eventually it seemed like a losing battle. Finally one must simply drop the reserve."
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