Les Petites Sensations

Cat. No. 243

Les Petites Sensations

State/Variant:
Only state
Date:
2008
Themes
Body Parts, Fabric Works, Figures
Techniques
Drypoint
Support:
Fabric
Dimensions:
plate: 32 x 13" (81.3 x 33 cm); sheet: 35 x 16" (88.9 x 40.6 cm)
Signature:
"LB" lower right margin, stitched in blue thread.
Publisher
Harlan & Weaver
Printer
Harlan & Weaver
Edition:
9; plus 1 A.P.
Edition Information:
There is 1 known variant impression of the only state, outside the edition.

There are variations in the arrangement of the beads across this edition. Two impressions are illustrated in the Evolving Composition Diagram for purposes of comparison.

There are variations in the fabrics used in this edition, including scorching and staining, as is commonly found in the old fabrics Bourgeois chose to use as printing surfaces.
Impression:
"8/9" verso, unknown hand.
Curatorial Remarks:
The medium of the impression inscription is not documented because this work is not in MoMA's collection and could not be examined in person.

Bourgeois incorporated beads in several late works. Examples are seen below in Related Works in Other Mediums.
Descriptive Title:
English translation: "The Small Sensations"
Description:
Drypoint, with glass bead additions
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY

Les Petites Sensations

2008

States
Les Petites Sensations
Les Petites Sensations
Les Petites Sensations

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