Cat. No. 413.1/III
Horseshoe
- State/Variant:
- Version 1 of 2, state III of V
- Date:
- 2002
- Themes
- Objects
- Techniques
- Drypoint, Engraving
- Support:
- Smooth, wove paper
- Dimensions:
- plate: 8 7/16 x 10 7/8" (21.4 x 27.6 cm); sheet: 10 5/8 x 13 3/4" (27 x 35 cm)
- Signature:
- Not signed
- Publisher
- unpublished
- Printer
- Harlan & Weaver
- Edition:
- 1 known impression of version 1, state III
- Edition Information:
- Proof before the editioning of version 2, state II.
- Impression:
- Not numbered
- Background:
- Bourgeois created prints as holiday gifts for a circle of friends. The editioned version of "Horseshoe" (version 2, state II) was the holiday gift for 2002. She signed the additional impressions (A.P., P.P., B.A.T.) in 2003, along with one outside the edition inscribed, "MoMA proof."
- Curatorial Remarks:
- To create the editioned version of "Horseshoe" (version 2, state II), Bourgeois began with a composition of two horseshoes, one large and one small. She developed the image through a series of state changes, and changes in orientation, before cutting the plate in two and separating the horseshoes. She then transferred the image of the large horseshoe to a new plate, from which the edition was printed.
The orientation of each composition is based on the signature or the printer notations on the verso. When neither is present, the orientation has been designated for cataloguing purposes. - Description:
- Drypoint and engraving, with red ink additions
- State Changes and Additions:
- Changes from version 1, state II, by burnishing: partial removal of drypoint in large horseshoe.
Changes from version 1, state II, in engraving: hatch marks and nail holes added to large horseshoe.
Changes from version 1, state II, in drypoint: small horseshoe further shaded in; nail holes added to small horseshoe. - MoMA Credit Line:
- Gift of the artist
- MoMA Accession Number:
- 1636.2008
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY
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2002
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Horseshoe
2002-2003
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2002
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Horseshoe
2002
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2002
Medium: Ink on paper
Dimensions: sheet: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2" (21.6 x 14 cm)
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY
First Version
Version 1 of 2, state I of V
2002
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2002
Version 1 of 2, state II of V
2002
<i>Horseshoe</i>
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Version 1 of 2, state III of V
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Version 1 of 2, state IV of V
2002
<i>Horseshoe</i>
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Version 1 of 2, state V of V, variant
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Version 1 of 2, state V of V, variant
2002
<i>Horseshoe</i>
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Version 1 of 2, state V of V, variant
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<i>Horseshoe</i>
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Version 1 of 2, state V of V, variant
2002
<i>Horseshoe</i>
2002
Version 1 of 2, state V of V, variant
2002
<i>Horseshoe</i>
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Second Version
Version 2 of 2, state I of II, variant
2002
<i>Horseshoe</i>
2002
Version 2 of 2, state I of II, variant
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<i>Horseshoe</i>
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Version 2 of 2, state II of II, variant
2002
<i>Horseshoe</i>
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Published
Version 2 of 2, state II of II
2003
<i>Horseshoe</i>
2003
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Medium: Ink on paper
Dimensions: sheet: 11 x 8 1/2" (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY