The Cross-Eyed Woman III

Cat. No. 293/III

The Cross-Eyed Woman III

State/Variant:
State III of III
Date:
2004
Series:
The Cross-Eyed Woman I-VII
Themes
Fabric Works, Faces & Portaits, Spirals
Techniques
Drypoint
Support:
Fabric
Dimensions:
plate: 9 1/4 x 6 11/16" (23.5 x 17 cm); sheet: 17 1/2 x 14 3/8" (44.5 x 36.5 cm)
Signature:
"LB" right lower margin, stitched in red thread.
Publisher
Harlan & Weaver
Printer
Harlan & Weaver
Edition:
5; plus 2 A.P., 2 P.P.
Edition Information:
There are variations in the fabrics used in this edition, including staining and scorching, as is commonly found in the old fabrics Bourgeois chose to use as printing surfaces.

The amount of plate tone and selective wiping varies across the edition. For comparison, see slight variations in the other State III impression in the Evolving Composition Diagram below.
Impression:
A.P. 2/2
Background:
According to Bourgeois’s assistant, Jerry Gorovoy, the artist occasionally crossed her eyes to amuse her friends. Also, she admired the paintings of cross-eyed women by artist John Graham (1886-1961).
Curatorial Remarks:
Due to the nature of the mounting and framing of this work, the verso could not be examined.
Description:
Drypoint, with selective wiping
State Changes and Additions:
Changes from state II in drypoint: necklace added; eyes further delineated.
Installation Remarks:
The compositions within this series can be exhibited individually.
MoMA Credit Line:
Gift of the artist
MoMA Accession Number:
1811.2012.3
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY

The Cross-Eyed Woman III

2004

States
The Cross-Eyed Woman III
The Cross-Eyed Woman III
The Cross-Eyed Woman III
The Cross-Eyed Woman III
The Cross-Eyed Woman III

Series

2004

The Cross-Eyed Woman I-VII

Related Works in the Catalogue

The Cross-Eyed Woman Giving Birth
Untitled
Femme