Untitled (White Mezzotint) [trial proof] 1995

This mezzotint, created in 1995, is a trial proof for Jasper John's "Untitled (White Mezzotint)". It is a striking example of Johns' exploration of abstraction and visual ambiguity. The print features a central, framed image of a face with eyes, nose, and mouth, rendered in a simple, almost childlike style. This is surrounded by other abstract shapes including an eye-like symbol, a stylized mountain, and a simple looping line. The muted blue-gray tone and subtle surface texture of the mezzotint contribute to the enigmatic and thought-provoking nature of the artwork.