The Cross-Eyed Woman I-VII

Cat. No. 291-297

The Cross-Eyed Woman I-VII

Date:
2004
Themes
Fabric Works, Faces & Portaits, Figures, Spirals
Techniques
Drypoint
Support:
Fabric
Signature:
"LB" right lower margin each sheet, stitched in red thread.
Publisher
Harlan & Weaver
Printer
Harlan & Weaver
Edition:
5; plus 2 A.P., 1 P.P., with 1 additional P.P. of The Cross-Eyed Woman III
Edition Information:
There are variations in the fabrics used in this edition, including staining and scorching, as is commonly found in the old fabrics Bourgeois chose to use as printing surfaces.
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).
Description:
Series of 7 drypoints
Installation Remarks:
The compositions within this series can be exhibited individually.
MoMA Credit Line:
Gift of the artist
MoMA Accession Number:
1811.2012.1-7

From the series

The Cross-Eyed Woman I
The Cross-Eyed Woman II
The Cross-Eyed Woman IV
The Cross-Eyed Woman V
The Cross-Eyed Woman VI
The Cross-Eyed Woman VII
The Cross-Eyed Woman III

Related Works in the Catalogue

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