Be Calm

Cat. No. 615, variant 1

Be Calm

State/Variant:
Only state, variant
Date:
2005
Themes
Words
Techniques
Drypoint
Support:
Paper
Dimensions:
plate: 6 x 3 15/16" (15.3 x 10 cm); sheet: 11 x 8" (27.9 x 20.3 cm)
Signature:
"Louise Bourgeois / NY 2005" lower right margin, red ink.
Publisher
unpublished
Printer
Harlan & Weaver
Edition:
3 known variant impressions of the only state, outside the edition
Edition Information:
Proof before the editioning of the only state.

The third known impression of the only state, outside the edition, is an additional variant printed in blue ink. An image of that impression is not available.
Impression:
Not numbered
Background:
The inscription refers to the author and editor Rosamond Bernier (1916-2016) and her husband, art critic John Russell (1919-2008), who were close friends of Bourgeois.
Curatorial Remarks:
The paper type 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 variant impression in MoMA's Collection. The sheet dimensions were provided by the Louise Bourgeois Studio.

Several merchandise items were made with this composition printed in red: a baby onesie, an adult T-shirt, an adult tank top, a linen tea towel, and a catch all tray.
Description:
Drypoint
Inscription:
"To / Rosamond and John / with love" lower left to lower right margin, red ink, artist's hand.
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY

Be Calm , from the illustrated book, Recueil des Secrets de Louyse Bourgeois , deluxe edition

2005

States
Be Calm
Be Calm
Be Calm, from the illustrated book, Recueil des Secrets de Louyse Bourgeois, deluxe edition

Illustrated Book

2005

Recueil des Secrets de Louyse Bourgeois, deluxe edition

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