FigureJasper JohnsNone

  • Painting mediumEncaustic
  • Medium typeWallArt
  • Art movementPop Art
  • Art periodModern
  • MuseumArt Institute of Chicago

Jasper Johns (1930 –)

American Neo-Dadaist using encaustic wax to transform familiar flags, targets, and maps into textured explorations of visual perception.

Art Institute of Chicago (Chicago, United States of America)

Discover masterpieces like Seurat's La Grande Jatte in Chicago. Explore this legendary collection today.

Visual Composition

The painting is a colorful abstract piece of artwork featuring a red background with blue and yellow accents. The main focus of the painting appears to be a large number four, which is prominently displayed in the center of the image. Surrounding this central figure are various other shapes and colors that create an intricate and visually engaging composition.

Style and Color

The artwork incorporates bold colors and abstract forms. The combination of red, blue, and yellow creates a vibrant atmosphere, while the presence of the number four adds a sense of order and structure to the overall design.


About this artwork

  • Title: Figure
  • Artist: Jasper Johns
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Art Institute of Chicago
  • Movement: Pop Art
  • Medium: Encaustic
  • Creative period: Post War
  • Corpus context: bold expression, american imagery
  • Color palette: Dark

Quick Facts

  • Influences: Abstract Expressionism
  • Movement: Pop Art
  • Title: Figure
  • Notable elements or techniques: Bold colors; Abstract forms

Questions & Answers

What does "Figure" by Jasper Johns bring to an interior?

"Figure" by Jasper Johns has a bold atmosphere and is recommended for a living room. The mood is what the work brings to the space around it.

Which room is "Figure" by Jasper Johns recommended for, given its colors?

The dark colors of "Figure" by Jasper Johns match its recommended space: a living room.

What atmosphere does "Figure" have?

The overall mood of "Figure" by Jasper Johns is bold. The mood describes the general atmosphere of the work.

© 2026 mus3ums.com