Spiraling Arrows

Cat. No. 363/II (fabric)

Spiraling Arrows

State/Variant:
State II of II
Date:
2002
Themes
Abstraction, Fabric Works, Spirals
Techniques
Engraving
Support:
Fabric
Dimensions:
plate: 18 x 24" (45.7 x 61 cm); sheet: 20 1/4 x 26 3/4" (51.4 x 67.9 cm)
Signature:
"LB" right lower margin, stitched in red thread.
Publisher
Harlan & Weaver
Printer
Harlan & Weaver
Edition:
5, and an edition of 25 on paper with 7 A.P., 5 P.P., 2 H.C., 1 B.A.T.
Edition Information:
The fabric edition is dated 2002 and the paper edition is dated 2004. The fabric edition is printed in red ink and the paper edition is printed in black ink.

There are variations in the fabrics used in this edition, as is commonly found in the old fabrics Bourgeois chose to use as printing surfaces. This example has pronounced staining or scorching. Another varying example is reproduced in the Evolving Composition Diagram below.
Impression:
Not numbered
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 are from the published impression on paper in MoMA's Collection. The sheet dimnsions were provided by the Louise Bourgeois Studio.
Description:
Engraving, with selective wiping
State Changes and Additions:
Changes from state I in engraving: lines reinforced overall.
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY

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2001-2004

Source

2001

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Related Works in the Catalogue

Untitled, no. 2 of 12, from the series, Spirals
Untitled, no. 26 of 34, from the illustrated book, Ode à l'Oubli
Art Is a Guaranty of Sanity, no. 9 of 9, from the series, What Is the Shape of This Problem?
Ambition
Untitled, no. 13 of 19, from the portfolio, Fugue

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