
Corpse and Mirror (S. 117, U.L.A.E. 168)
In this 1974 lithograph, Jasper Johns employs white ink on black paper to create a stark, high contrast image that explores themes of reflection and mortality through the juxtaposition of a corpse form with its mirrored counterpart. The work exemplifies Johns's interest in printmaking techniques and his characteristic use of everyday or conceptual subjects rendered through rigorous formal means. The full margins and the choice of German Etching paper underscore the artist's attention to the material qualities of the print medium itself.
- Medium
- Lithograph in white, on black German Etching paper, with full margins.
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- Auction House · Phillips
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February 12, 2025
Lot 73
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