
Corpse and Mirror (U.L.A.E. 169)
Created in 1974 and printed at Universal Limited Art Editions, this screenprint exemplifies Johns' exploration of reflection and doubling through its juxtaposition of a corpse silhouette with its mirror image. The work employs the artist's characteristic layering of visual and conceptual meanings, using the motif to investigate themes of mortality, perception, and the relationship between an object and its representation. Executed on handmade Japanese paper, the composition demonstrates Johns' sophisticated use of color and his interest in how meaning shifts across different modes of visual presentation.
- Medium
- Screenprint in colours, on Nishinouchi Kizuki Kozo paper watermarked
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
January 23, 2025
Lot 22
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