Eugénie Grandet

Cat. No. 470, variant

Eugénie Grandet

State/Variant:
Only state, variant
Date:
2008
Themes
Body Parts, Fabric Works, Faces & Portaits
Techniques
Drypoint
Dimensions:
plate: 4 15/16 x 3 3/8" (12.5 x 8.6 cm); overall: 29 1/2 x 16 7/8" (74.9 x 42.9 cm)
Signature:
"LB" lower right sheet, stitched in blue thread.
Publisher
unpublished
Printer
Harlan & Weaver
Edition:
1 known variant impression of the only state, outside the edition
Edition Information:
This impression has light staining, as is commonly found in the old fabrics Bourgeois chose to use as printing surfaces.
Impression:
Not numbered
Background:
Bourgeois derived this title from a novel by Honoré de Balzac, the plot of which involved the domination of a father over his daughter. Bourgeois identified with this situation. She created a series of works about the character Eugénie Grandet inspired by an exhibition project for the Masion de Balzac in Paris. That exhibition, “Moi, Eugénie Grandet” took place 11/2/10-2/7/11 and included an accompanying catalogue with an essay by Jean Frémon.
Curatorial Remarks:
Unlike many of Bourgeois's prints, there is no source drawing for this composition.

The plate dimensions of this impression could not be documented because this impression is not in MoMA's Collection and could not be examined in person. The plate dimensions listed are from the published impression in MoMA's Collection. The sheet dimensions were provided by the Louise Bourgeois Studio.
Description:
Fabric collage, with 1 drypoint with selective wiping, and blue stitching
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY

Louise , plate 15 of 24, from the series, Self Portrait

2008-2009

States
Eugénie Grandet
Louise, plate 15 of 24, from the series, Self Portrait

Series

2009

Self Portrait

Related Works in the Catalogue

Femme
Head on Fire
Eugénie Grandet
Self Portrait
Eugénie Grandet