Jasper Johns
Two Flags (Black)

Two Flags (Black)

© Jasper Johns and ULAE / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY. Published by Universal Limited Art Editions.

Two Flags (Black)
Two Flags (Black)
ArtistAmerican, born 1930
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Two Flags (Black)
Date1970–1972
Printed inWest Islip, New York, United States
Published inWest Islip, New York, United States
MediumLithograph on handmade wove paper, edition 9/40
DimensionsImage: 24 7/8 × 20 in. (63.2 × 50.8 cm)
Sheet: 31 1/2 × 22 1/2 in. (80 × 57.2 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by the friends of Barry Walker in his memory
Object number2014.228
Non exposé

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Object Type
ProvenanceThe artist, Sharon, Connecticut, 1972-2012; [to Hiram Butler Gallery, by September 2012]; purchased by MFAH, 2012.
Exhibition History"Jasper Johns Two Flags," Hiram Butler Gallery, Houston, April 14–May 19, 2012.

"Familiar to the Eye," The Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Oct. 28, 2020 – July 27, 2021. [Inaugural Installation: Kinder Building 207: No Catalog]
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Recto, below image, bottom right edge: [signature], 70-72
Recto, below image left: 9/40


Recto, below image, bottom right edge: Jasper Johns
Recto, embossed stamp at bottom left edge: ULAE

Verso of frame, printed gallery label, top right corner: "HIRAM BUTLER GALLERY / 4520 BLOSSOM HOUSTON TX 77007 / Jasper Johns / Two Flags (Black), 1970-72 / Lithograph from two stones / 31 1/2 x 23" / Edition 9/40 / ULAE 121"

Verso of frame, printed gallery label in center: "HIRAM BUTLER GALLERY / 4520 BLOSSOM STREET HOUSTON TEXAS 77007 713.863.7097 HIRAMBUTLER.COM / JASPER JOHNS / TWO FLAGS, 1972 / LITHOGRAPH: TWO STONES / EAST INDIA PAPER / 31 1/2 X 23" / ED. 9/40 / (ULAE 121)"

Verso of frame, printed label, bottom left corner: "OP3-ULTRAVIOLET ACRYLIC / We recommend you use an ammoni- / free glass cleaner and lint-free cloth for / cleaning."

Verso of frame, printed label, bottom center: "ARTIST SERVICES / Conservation / Fine Custom Framing / Custom Milling & Finishes / 5320 Gulfton #15, Houston, TX. 77081 / 713-664-3302"

Verso frame, printed label, bottom right: "Artwork hinged with Kozo paper. / Mounting Adhesive: Klucel (non-ionic / Hydroxypropylcellulose) / To remove easlily: Cut the hinge (blade, razor, etc,) and apply ethanol (everclear) to the remaining kozo / paper and used tweezer to lift the paper way from / the artwork."
Catalogue raisonnéField (1970-77) 165; Sparks 110; ULAE 121

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