Cat. No. 252/V, in 250F
Untitled (Three Trees), in Les Arbres (6), from the editioned series of portfolios, Les Arbres (1-6)
- State/Variant:
- State V of V
- Date:
- 2004
- Portfolio:
- Les Arbres (6)
- Themes
- Nature
- Techniques
- Drypoint
- Support:
- Smooth, wove paper
- Dimensions:
- plate: 8 7/8 x 6 5/8" (22.5 x 16.8 cm); sheet: 11 x 8 3/4" (27.9 x 22.2 cm)
- Signature:
- "LB" lower right margin, pencil.
"Louise Bourgeois / 2004" lower middle colophon, pencil. - Publisher
- Harlan & Weaver
- Printer
- Harlan & Weaver
- Edition:
- 3 known impressions of state V
- 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:
- "6/6" 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, purple watercolor, and white gouache additions
- State Changes and Additions:
- Changes from state IV in drypoint: roots partially reinforced.
State V of V
2004
Untitled (Three Trees), from the editioned series of portfolios, Les Arbres (1-6)
2004
State I of V
2004
Untitled (Three Trees), in <i>Les Arbres</i> (3), from the editioned series of portfolios, <i>Les Arbres</i> (1-6)
2004
State II of V
2004
Untitled (Three Trees), in <i>Les Arbres</i> (2), from the editioned series of portfolios, <i>Les Arbres</i> (1-6)
2004
State III of V
2004
Untitled (Three Trees), in <i>Les Arbres</i> (5), from the editioned series of portfolios, <i>Les Arbres</i> (1-6)
2004
State IV of V
2004
Untitled (Three Trees), from the editioned series of portfolios, <i>Les Arbres</i> (1-6)
2004
State V of V
2004
Untitled (Three Trees), in <i>Les Arbres</i> (1), from the editioned series of portfolios, <i>Les Arbres</i> (1-6)
2004
State V of V
2004
Untitled (Three Trees), in <i>Les Arbres</i> (4), from the editioned series of portfolios, <i>Les Arbres</i> (1-6)
2004
State V of V
2004
Untitled (Three Trees), in <i>Les Arbres</i> (6), from the editioned series of portfolios, <i>Les Arbres</i> (1-6)
2004
Series
2004
Les Arbres (1-6)
2004
<i>Les Arbres</i> (1-6)
2004
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Embracing the Tree II
State IV of IV
2003
<i>Embracing the Tree II</i>
2003
Untitled, plate 3 of 9, from the portfolio, Topiary: The Art of Improving Nature
State II of II
1998
Untitled, plate 3 of 9, from the portfolio,<i> Topiary: The Art of Improving Nature</i>
1998
Embracing the Tree
State I of II
2000
<i>Embracing the Tree</i>
2000
Related Works in Other Mediums
Topiary III
1999
Topiary III
1999
Medium: Steel, fabric, beads, and wood
Dimensions: overall: 27 x 20 x 21" (68.6 x 50.8 x 53.3 cm)
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY