Inspirational Artist: Jasper Johns
Painting: 0 through 9 (1961) 0 through 9 is an oil painting on canvas by the American painter, sculptor and printmaker Jasper Johns. This large work, rendered in distinct areas of red, blue and golden yellow, presents the viewer with the numerical figures 0–9, each scaled to fill the whole canvas and superimposed over one another, such that while each number is visible, it is difficult to discern them individually. The application of the paint is characterised by heavy brush marks and oil films, along with widespread impasto. Areas of colour are highly worked and blended within and across individual spaces created by the overlapping numbers. This blending is evident throughout the entire composition, as is the multi-directional nature of the brushstrokes. Linear accents have been added in charcoal. The painting is inscribed ‘Zero through Nine Johns ’61’ along the bottom edge and ‘J. Johns/’61’ on the back of the canvas. https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/johns-0-through-9-t00454 |