The Cross-Eyed Woman VII

Cat. No. 297/I

The Cross-Eyed Woman VII

State/Variant:
State I of II
Date:
2004
Themes
Faces & Portaits
Techniques
Drypoint
Support:
Paper
Dimensions:
plate: 16 3/4 x 16 3/4" (42.6 x 42.6 cm); sheet: 22 x 20 5/8" (55.9 x 52.4 cm)
Signature:
"LB" right lower margin, pencil.
Publisher
unpublished
Printer
Harlan & Weaver
Edition:
1 known impression of state I
Edition Information:
Proof before the editioning of state II.
Impression:
Not numbered
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:
The plate dimensions of this impression 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 the published impression on fabric in MoMA’s collection. Dimensions of fabric works often vary slightly due to stretching.
Description:
Drypoint, with red ink additions
State Changes and Additions:
Additions in red ink: collar bones, anticipating state II; reinforced overall; platemark reinforced.
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY

The Cross-Eyed Woman VII

2004

States
The Cross-Eyed Woman VII
The Cross-Eyed Woman VII
The Cross-Eyed Woman VII
The Cross-Eyed Woman VII

Series

2004

The Cross-Eyed Woman I-VII

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Louise, plate 21 of 24, from the series, Self Portrait
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Untitled
Femme