Where I Live

Cat. No. 520/II, variant 3

Where I Live

State/Variant:
State II of II, variant
Date:
2001-2006
Themes
Architecture, Nature, Objects
Techniques
Drypoint
Support:
Slightly textured, thin, wove paper
Dimensions:
plate: 17 11/16 x 4 7/16" (45 x 11.3 cm); sheet: 19 7/8 x 8 1/16" (50.5 x 20.5 cm)
Signature:
"LB" lower right margin, red ink.
Publisher
unpublished
Printer
Harlan & Weaver
Edition:
4 known variant impressions of state II
Edition Information:
Not issued as a published edition at any state.

The fourth known variant impression of state II is not illustrated due to its similarity to the other two variant impressions of state II, with no hand additions, included in the Evolving Composition Diagram below.
Impression:
Not numbered
Background:
This composition and the composition of the same title included in Related Works in the Catalogue below are both based on the glass panes in the sliding door between Bourgeois’s kitchen and parlor. A photo that shows the door is included in the Related Works in Other Mediums below.
Description:
Drypoint, with red ink additions
Inscription:
"where I live" lower middle margin, red ink, artist's hand. Verso: "murano / or / Tyler / Cheyuli [sic] / glass / making" left lower sheet, pencil, artist's hand.
State Changes and Additions:
Changes from state I: line work reinforced overall.
MoMA Credit Line:
Gift of the artist
MoMA Accession Number:
1061.2008
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY

Where I Live

2001-2006

States
Where I Live
Where I Live
Where I Live
Where I Live

Related Works in the Catalogue

Where I Live
Untitled

Related Works in Other Mediums

Louise Bourgeois accepting the French Legion of Honor award presented by President Nicolas Sarkozy at the artist's home in 2008