The Cross-Eyed Woman I

Cat. No. 291/II

The Cross-Eyed Woman I

State/Variant:
State II of II<br/>
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 3/16" (17.1 x 23.3 cm); sheet: 16 x 14 15/16" (40.6 x 38 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 is 1 known variant impression of state II, outside the edition.

There are variations in the fabrics used in this edition, as is commonly found in the old fabrics Bourgeois chose to use as printing surfaces.

Impression no. 4/5 is the only impression within the edition that has selective wiping.
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
State Changes and Additions:
Changes from state I in drypoint: hair and figure further delineated.
Installation Remarks:
The compositions within this series can be exhibited individually.
MoMA Credit Line:
Gift of the artist
MoMA Accession Number:
1811.2012.1
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY

The Cross-Eyed Woman I

2004

States
The Cross-Eyed Woman I
The Cross-Eyed Woman I
The Cross-Eyed Woman I

Series

2004

The Cross-Eyed Woman I-VII

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Spider Woman
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Louise, plate 23 of 24, from the series, Self Portrait
The Cross-Eyed Woman Giving Birth
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Femme