The Cross-Eyed Woman V

Cat. No. 295/II

The Cross-Eyed Woman V

State/Variant:
State II of II
Date:
2004
Series:
The Cross-Eyed Woman I-VII
Themes
Fabric Works, Faces & Portaits
Techniques
Drypoint
Support:
Fabric
Dimensions:
plate: 6 3/4 x 9 5/16" (17.2 x 23.6 cm); sheet: 15 1/4 x 17" (38.8 x 43.2 cm)
Signature:
"LB" right lower margin, stitched in red thread.
Publisher
Harlan & Weaver
Printer
Harlan & Weaver
Edition:
5; plus 2 A.P., 1 P.P.
Edition Information:
There are variations in the fabrics used in this edition, including staining, 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 substantial variation in the other State II 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 I in drypoint: necklace added; hair and figure futher delineated.
Installation Remarks:
The compositions within this series can be exhibited individually.
MoMA Credit Line:
Gift of the artist
MoMA Accession Number:
1811.2012.5
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY

The Cross-Eyed Woman V

2004

States
The Cross-Eyed Woman V
The Cross-Eyed Woman V
The Cross-Eyed Woman V

Series

2004

The Cross-Eyed Woman I-VII

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