Noah's Ark

Cat. No. 232/II, variant 1

Noah's Ark

State/Variant:
State II of II, variant
Date:
2002
Themes
Figures, Nature, Objects
Techniques
Drypoint
Support:
Smooth, wove paper
Dimensions:
plate: 6 15/16 x 10 13/16" (17.7 x 27.5 cm); sheet: 7/8 x 13 1/2" (2.3 x 34.3 cm)
Signature:
Not signed
Publisher
unpublished
Printer
Harlan & Weaver
Edition:
3 known variant impressions of state II
Edition Information:
Not issued as a published edition at any state.
Impression:
Not numbered
Background:
The partially erased inscription ("Noam Chamsky / Chomskey") on the source drawing refers to Noam Chomsky (1928- ), an American linguist, philosopher, and cognitive scientist. According to the Louise Bourgeois Studio, the artist did not know Chomsky personally. Noah's ark may have been a word association with Noam.
Descriptive Title:
Rain on a Boat
Description:
Drypoint, with red ink additions
State Changes and Additions:
Changes from state I: plate cut horizontally, removing top portion of sky.
Artist’s Remarks:
Inscribed on the source drawing: "Leo / Noam Chamsky / Chomskey / New York Time: / Best Seller paper back / l'arch of Noah / arch of Noah" center right to upper center sheet (written horizontally, partially erased), pencil, artist's hand; "40 days and 40 nights, it Rains" upper left to upper center sheet, pencil, artist's hand.
MoMA Credit Line:
Gift of the artist
MoMA Accession Number:
1654.2008
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY

Noah's Ark

2002-2003

Source

2002

Noah's Ark
Studies
Untitled (study for Noah's Ark)
States
Noah's Ark
Noah's Ark
Noah's Ark
Noah's Ark

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