Jasper Johns Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
American, b. 1930
Jasper Johns is an American painter, sculptor and printmaker born on May 15, 1930. He eventually became one of America's best known post–Abstract Expressionists and Minimalists.
Johns's name is most often associated with pictorial images of flags and numbers and Pop art subjects that he depicted in Minimalist style with an emphasis on linearity, repetition and symmetry. He completed his first flag painting in 1955, alphabet subjects in 1956, sculpture in 1958 and lithographs in 1960.
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Artist: Jasper Johns
Hand signed letter of advice ("one either jumps into the water or doesn't")
By Jasper Johns
Located in New York, NY
Jasper Johns
Letter ("one either jumps into the water or doesn't"), 1996
Hand signed letter framed on top of a Time Magazine cover depicting a work by the artist
Hand signed by Jasper Johns underneath a typewritten letter by his secretary (JJ/st)
Frame Included
This listing consists of a typewritten letter, hand signed by Jasper Johns in response to one sent by the present addressee. While we do not see the fan's letter that prompted this response from Johns, it's not too difficult to guess, as Jasper Johns replies, stating, in part, "I wish I felt I could advise you but I can't. One either jumps in the water or doesn't. There doesn't seem to be any in-between." No truer words could have been spoken regarding the artist's life.
Underneath this letter, is a vintage Time Magazine cover, presumably from the same year, depicting a Jasper Johns Flag...
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Find a wide variety of authentic Jasper Johns drawings and watercolor paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Jasper Johns in ink, lithograph, mixed media and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1990s and is mostly associated with the Pop Art style. Not every interior allows for large Jasper Johns drawings and watercolor paintings, so small editions measuring 13 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Ronnie Cutrone, Keith Carrington, and Jules Engel. Jasper Johns drawings and watercolor paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,800 and tops out at $2,800, while the average work can sell for $2,800.
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Questions About Jasper Johns Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Jasper Johns uses a variety of media to produce his artwork. One of the best-known post–Abstract Expressionists and Minimalists, the American artist is a painter, sculptor and printmaker. He is most associated with pictorial images of flags and numbers and Pop art subjects that he depicts in a Minimalist style with an emphasis on linearity, repetition and symmetry. Johns completed his first flag painting in 1955; alphabet subjects in 1956; sculpture in 1958; and lithographs in 1960. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Jasper Johns art.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024How much Jasper Johns paintings are worth depends on various factors, such as condition, history and size. In 2022, an encaustic, acrylic and paper collage painting by Johns entitled Small False Start sold for a record-setting $55.35 million at auction. Johns's name is most often associated with pictorial images of flags and numbers, as well as Pop art subjects that he depicted in a Minimalist style with an emphasis on linearity, repetition and symmetry. He is one of America's best-known post-Abstract Expressionists and Minimalists. If you're the owner of a Johns painting, a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can assist you with the valuation process. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Jasper Johns art.