Summer (Frontispiece for "Poems" by Wallace Stevens) [proof 3rd state] 1985

Jasper Johns' "Summer (Frontispiece for 'Poems' by Wallace Stevens) [proof 3rd state]" is a 1985 lithograph that exemplifies his signature style. The image features a fragmented composition, where a shadowy figure stands against a brick wall, surrounded by geometric forms, including stars, a ladder, and a wheel, evoking a sense of both order and disarray. Johns’ use of collage-like elements and repeated imagery, characteristic of his work, explores themes of perception and the nature of reality. His bold use of black and white ink further accentuates the graphic and symbolic nature of the work.