Ear

Cat. No. 416/IV

Ear

State/Variant:
State IV of VI
Date:
2004

Themes
Body Parts, Faces & Portaits
Techniques
Aquatint, Drypoint
Support:
Smooth, wove paper
Dimensions:
plate: 9 7/8 x 6 1/8" (25.1 x 15.6 cm)
Signature:
"Louise Bourgeois 2004" lower middle to lower right margin, pencil.
Publisher
unpublished
Printer
Harlan & Weaver
Edition:
1 known impression of state IV
Edition Information:
Proof before the editioning of state VI.
Impression:
Not numbered
Curatorial Remarks:
The sheet dimensions of this impression could not be documented because this work is not in MoMA's collection and could not be examined in person.
Description:
Drypoint and aquatint, with selective wiping and punched hole, and with pencil and black ink additions
State Changes and Additions:
Changes from state III, in drypoint: hair further delineated.
Changes from state III, by burnishing: shading on cheek and earring partially removed.
Changes from state III, by puncture: hole punch added in ear.
Additions in black ink: necklace detail, anticipating state V.
Additions in pencil: hair further delineated anticipating state V; ear further shaded, anticipating state VI.
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY

Ear

2004

States
Ear
Ear
Ear
Ear
Ear
Ear
Ear

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