0 through 9
1986
This print is an offset lithograph facsimile by Jasper Johns titled '0 through 9' from 1986, featuring the artist's signature motif of all ten numerals superimposed and interlocked in a dense, gestural composition rendered in black on cream paper. The overlapping curves and angles of the digits create a richly layered abstract field that collapses linguistic symbol into pure visual form, a hallmark of Johns' conceptual practice. This work is part of a limited edition of 300 and measures 57.4 by 44.5 cm, making it a substantial and collectible example of one of the most recognized image sequences in postwar American printmaking.
- Medium
- Offset lithograph (facsimile)
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
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- Auction House
Notes
Lot 71. 2 Watchers. Closes May 19, 10:10 AM PDT. Estimated value $4,000 to $6,000. Starting bid $2,000 (reserve applies). Part of a limited edition set. Condition report available upon request.
Collectors of Jasper Johns
Artists in conversation
Robert Rauschenberg
American · b. 1925
Rauschenberg shared Johns's Neo-Dada sensibility and interest in blurring the boundary between art and everyday objects, frequently incorporating found imagery and mixed media into his combine paintings.
Roy Lichtenstein
American · b. 1923
Lichtenstein similarly elevated commonplace imagery and consumer culture symbols into fine art, using bold graphic language and flat color that resonates with Johns's iconic treatment of flags and targets.
Ed Ruscha
American · b. 1937
Ruscha shares Johns's fascination with text, numbers, and language as visual subject matter, using words and symbols as both conceptual and aesthetic elements in his paintings and prints.
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