Artist
Jasper Johns (American, born 1930)American, born 1930
PublisherPublished by
Universal Limited Art Editions, Ltd. (Bay Shore, New York)Bay Shore, New York
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Two Flags (Black)
Date1970–1972
Published inWest Islip, New York, United States
Printed 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)
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
Not on view
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Department
Prints and DrawingsObject Type
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 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."
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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