Untitled (Wide Tree), in Les Arbres (4), from the editioned series of portfolios, Les Arbres (1-6)

Cat. No. 254.1/I, in 250D

Untitled (Wide Tree), in Les Arbres (4), from the editioned series of portfolios, Les Arbres (1-6)

State/Variant:
Version 1 of 2, state I of III
Date:
2004
Portfolio:
Les Arbres (4)
Themes
Nature
Techniques
Drypoint
Support:
Smooth, wove paper
Dimensions:
plate: 8 7/8 x 8 7/8" (22.5 x 22.5 cm); sheet: 11 x 10 1/4" (27.9 x 26 cm)
Signature:
"LB" lower right margin, pencil.
"Louise Bourgeois / 2004" lower middle colophon, pencil.
Publisher
Harlan & Weaver
Printer
Harlan & Weaver
Edition:
1 known impression of version 1, state I
Edition Information:
The editioned series of portfolios, "Les Arbres" (1-6), is not a traditional edition in that each portfolio is unique. Varying compositions, hand additions, and sheet sizes occur throughout the portfolios. Portfolio (1) includes 10 compositions, while Portfolios (2-6) each contain 8 compositions.

Included in all 6 portfolios are 5 specific drypoint compositions that appear in the same order. However, the states of these compositions, and their hand additions, vary.

Portfolio (1) is different from all the others in the series, not only because it includes 10 compositions, but also because 5 of the 10 compositions are drawings. The drypoints are the same 5 compositions noted above as being in every portfolio; the drawings are new compositions entirely.

Portfolios (2-6) each contain 3 drypoint compositions on fabric, in addition to the 5 drypoint compositions noted above. The drypoint compositions on fabric vary from portfolio to portfolio.
Impression:
"4/6" lower center colophon, pencil, artist's hand.
Curatorial Remarks:
Compositions on paper are set into the portfolio pages with Gampi paper mounting corners, as can be seen here. Compositions on fabric are sewn to the pages of the bound "Les Arbres" portfolios.
Descriptive Title:
English translation: "The Trees"
Description:
Drypoint, with red watercolor, white gouache, black ink, and brown pencil additions
State Changes and Additions:
Additions in black ink: minor roots, anticipating state II; upper branches, anticipating state III.
Additions in black ink and brown pencil: hole in center of trunk, anticipating state III.
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY

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

2004-2005

First Version
Untitled (Wide Tree), in Les Arbres (4), from the editioned series of portfolios, Les Arbres (1-6)
Untitled (Wide Tree), in Les Arbres (1), from the editioned series of portfolios, Les Arbres (1-6)
Untitled (Wide Tree), from the editioned series of portfolios, Les Arbres (1-6)
Untitled (Wide Tree), in Les Arbres (2), from the editioned series of portfolios, Les Arbres (1-6)
Untitled (Wide Tree), in Les Arbres (3), from the editioned series of portfolios, Les Arbres (1-6)
Untitled (Wide Tree), in Les Arbres (5), from the editioned series of portfolios, Les Arbres (1-6)
Untitled (Wide Tree), in Les Arbres (6), from the editioned series of portfolios, Les Arbres (1-6)
Second Version
Untitled (Wide Tree)
Untitled (Wide Tree)
Untitled (Wide Tree)
Untitled (Wide Tree)
Untitled (Wide Tree)

Series

2004

Les Arbres (1-6)

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