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Cat. No. 287/IV (fabric)

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State/Variant:
State IV of IV
Date:
2004
Themes
Body Parts, Fabric Works, Nature
Techniques
Drypoint
Support:
Fabric
Dimensions:
plate: 11 13/16 x 11 13/16" (30 x 30 cm); sheet: 15 1/4 x 15 1/4" (38.7 x 38.7 cm)
Signature:
"LB" lower right margin, stitched in red thread.
Publisher
Louise Bourgeois
Printer
Harlan & Weaver
Edition:
25
Edition Information:
There is 1 known variant impression of state IV, outside the edition.

Dimensions throughout the edition vary slightly because of hemming and stretching fluctuations. All sheet edges have a frayed appearance.
Impression:
"22/25" verso, unknown hand.
Background:
Bourgeois created this composition, editioned on fabric, as a holiday print for a selected, small group of friends. In the same year, 2004, she also created the untitled (Holiday Laurel) edition on paper as a holiday print for a larger group of friends.
Curatorial Remarks:
The plate dimensions of this impression and the medium of the impression number inscription could not be documented because this work is not in MoMA's collection and could not be examined in person. The plate dimensions given are from another impression.
Descriptive Title:
Hand Holding Tree
Description:
Drypoint
State Changes and Additions:
Changes from state III in drypoint: many leaves enlarged.
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY

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2004

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Related Works in the Catalogue

Spring
Branches
Untitled (Wide Tree), from the editioned series of portfolios, Les Arbres (1-6)