Ears

Cat. No. 130/VI (fabric)

Ears

State/Variant:
State VI of VI
Date:
2004
Themes
Body Parts, Fabric Works
Techniques
Drypoint
Support:
Fabric
Dimensions:
plate: 11 7/8 x 10" (30.2 x 25.4 cm); sheet: 18 1/4 x 15 1/4" (46.3 x 38.7 cm)
Signature:
"LB" right lower margin, stitched in red thread.
Publisher
Harlan & Weaver
Printer
Harlan & Weaver
Edition:
7; plus 2 A.P., 2 P.P., 1 H.C., and an edition of 12 on paper with 5 A.P., 3 P.P., 2 H.C., 1 B.A.T.
Edition Information:
There is 1 known variant impression of state VI, outside the two editions.

There are variations in the fabrics used in this edition, including some scorching and staining, as is commonly found in the old fabrics Bourgeois chose to use as printing surfaces. Several impressions have patterns woven into the fabric as seen in the example reproduced here.
Impression:
"HC" right lower hem verso, black ink, unknown hand.
Description:
Drypoint, with punched holes, and black thread additions
State Changes and Additions:
Changes from state V in drypoint: ears partially reinforced and further delineated.
Changes from state V by hole punching: openings of ear canals cut out.
Additions stitched in black thread: edges of holes reinforced.
MoMA Credit Line:
Gift of the artist
MoMA Accession Number:
29.2012
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY

Ears

2003-2004

States
Ears
Ears
Ears
Ears
Ears
Ears
Ears
Ears
Ears

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