Original Jasper Johns 1969 - MORATORIAM - Vietnam War Protest Poster

Jasper Johns 1969 Vintage Poster Flag "Moratorium", copyright 1969. This poster has never been displayed so it colors are very vivid. It was mailed in 1969 with the Avedon anti war poster in this sale. The mailing tube is in the lot with that poster.

Moratorium is in good vintage condition with slight edge creasing and slight staining also on the edge.,as seen in photos. Size is 28.8" x 22.8".

“This work remains one of the most captivating and powerful images of the anti-Vietnam war movement. The image was commissioned to commemorate the anti-war Moratorium Marches that occurred in the fall of 1969 throughout the US. This work symbolizes the horrors of the Vietnam war; from the Agent Orange-esque coloring of the stars, to the deathly green Army camouflage of the stripes, to the singular white bullet hole in the center. Initially a patriotic image, this work subverts the power of the American government and encapsulates the political feelings of the time. Additionally, this work shows Jasper John’s fixture and exploration of optical illusions. By focusing on the center white dot for 60 seconds and then looking away at a blank white wall, the viewer should see the familiar red, white, and blue color scheme of the American flag.”

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Kat Liu Kevin Condardo | (917) 409-8412 | Katandkev@clearinghouseestatesales.com

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Private Residence

New Canaan, CT 06840

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Sunday, 5/15, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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