Jasper Johns 1972

This Polaroid photograph, taken in 1972 by Andy Warhol, depicts Jasper Johns, a prominent American artist known for his innovative use of everyday objects in his art. Warhol, a leading figure in the Pop Art movement, often captured his subjects in candid, intimate moments. The image, with its close-up composition and blurred background, emphasizes Johns's presence and evokes a sense of immediacy. Warhol’s use of the Polaroid format reflects the casualness and accessibility of photography in the 1970s, and his artistic sensibility is apparent in the composition and light.