Figure
Jasper Johns (1930 –)
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Visual Composition
The painting is a colorful abstract piece of artwork featuring a red background with blue and yellow accents. The main focus of the painting appears to be a large number four, which is prominently displayed in the center of the image. Surrounding this central figure are various other shapes and colors that create an intricate and visually engaging composition.
Style and Color
The artwork incorporates bold colors and abstract forms. The combination of red, blue, and yellow creates a vibrant atmosphere, while the presence of the number four adds a sense of order and structure to the overall design.
About this artwork
- Title: Figure
- Artist: Jasper Johns
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Medium: Encaustic
- Medium type: WallArt
- Creative period: Post War
- Inventory number: 2015.120
- Corpus context: visual narrative , iconographic symbolism
- Purpose: Accent
Quick Facts
- Notable elements or techniques: Bold colors; Abstract forms
- Subject or theme: Iconography
- Medium: Painting
- Influences: Abstract Expressionism