Green Angel [trial proof] 1991

"Green Angel [trial proof]" is a 1991 lithograph by Jasper Johns. The work displays Johns's signature style of bold, simplified shapes and a focus on the process of art-making. The image is composed of a series of overlapping forms in black and white, recalling the artist's earlier works based on targets and flags. Johns's use of geometric shapes and simplified forms emphasizes the abstract nature of the subject matter and challenges viewers to consider the inherent qualities of the medium. The image's complex layering and fragmented forms reflect Johns's interest in exploring the nature of perception and representation.