The Cross-Eyed Woman VII

Cat. No. 297/II

The Cross-Eyed Woman VII

State/Variant:
State II of II
Date:
2004
Themes
Fabric Works, Faces & Portaits
Techniques
Drypoint
Support:
Fabric
Dimensions:
plate: 16 3/4 x 16 3/4" (42.6 x 42.6 cm); sheet: 28 1/4 x 27 1/4" (71.8 x 69.2 cm)
Signature:
"LB" right lower margin, stitched in red thread.
Publisher
Harlan & Weaver
Printer
Harlan & Weaver
Edition:
5; plus 2 A.P., 1 P.P.
Edition Information:
There are variations in the fabrics used in this edition, including light staining, as is commonly found in the old fabrics Bourgeois chose to use as printing surfaces.

The inking and amount of plate tone and selective wiping varies across the edition. For comparison, see substantial variation in the two other State II impressions in the Evolving Composition Diagram below.
Impression:
3/5
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 selective wiping
State Changes and Additions:
Changes from state I in drypoint: collar bones added.
Installation Remarks:
The compositions within this series can be exhibited individually.
© 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

Related Works in the Catalogue

Untitled
Louise, plate 21 of 24, from the series, Self Portrait
The Cross-Eyed Woman Giving Birth
Untitled
Femme