Untitled (White Mezzotint) [trial proof] 1995

"Untitled (White Mezzotint)" is a 1995 trial proof by American artist Jasper Johns. The mezzotint, printed on a dark background, features a variety of motifs including a face, a sun with an eye, and an abstract shape. The artwork's minimalist design and use of a monochrome palette are characteristic of Johns's signature style. He is known for his use of familiar images and his exploration of the nature of perception. The mezzotint's trial proof status, indicated by the inscription "trial proof," highlights the process of artistic experimentation and the evolution of the final piece.