Target
1960
Jasper Johns (American, born 1930) printed by Robert Blackburn (American, 1920-2003) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)
United States
From this, his very first published print, Johns mapped out his proprietary approach to printmaking. Here it is exemplified by his straightforward crayon drawing, with smudging, and a few brushed touches of tusche (the liquid medium used in lithography to create wash effects).
Lithograph from one stone in black on ivory wove paper