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Jasper Johns — High School Days, The Critic Smiles, Flag, Light Bulb, and Bread, from Lead Reliefs (G. 129-133; ULAE 72-76)
Jasper Johns

High School Days, The Critic Smiles, Flag, Light Bulb, and Bread, from Lead Reliefs (G. 129-133; ULAE 72-76)

A comprehensive set of five lead reliefs by Jasper Johns featuring iconic subjects from his artistic vocabulary. Each relief employs varied materials and techniques including mirror insets, hand-painted elements, and precious metal finishes.

Medium
The complete set of five lead reliefs with polystyrene and wood backing, one with an inset mirror, one with rag paper hand-painted in oil by the artist, and one with tin leaf and gold plating, all in the original publisher's welded aluminum frames.

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April 18, 2023

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Jasper Johns, High School Days, The Critic Smiles, Flag, Light Bulb, and Bread, from Lead Reliefs (G. 129-133; ULAE 72-76)

A comprehensive set of five lead reliefs by Jasper Johns featuring iconic subjects from his artistic vocabulary. Each relief employs varied materials and techniques including mirror insets, hand-painted elements, and precious metal finishes.

Medium
The complete set of five lead reliefs with polystyrene and wood backing, one with an inset mirror, one with rag paper hand-painted in oil by the artist, and one with tin leaf and gold plating, all in the original publisher's welded aluminum frames.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Sculpture, Mixed Media, Jasper Johns, Pop Art, American Art, Iconic Imagery, Lead Relief, Contemporary

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Collected by

Sebastián In Situ, Hamilton Selway Gallery, Melissa Avery, Alex Capecelatro, Art Institute of Chicago