Cat. No. 636 (multiple)
We Love You
- Date:
- 2005
- Themes
- Words
- Techniques
- Other Techniques
- Dimensions:
- overall: 1 x 3 3/4 x 3 1/2" (2.5 x 9.5 x 8.9 cm)
- Signature:
- "LB" lower right, stamped.
- Publisher
- Louise Bourgeois
- Edition:
- 25; plus 5 A.P.
- Impression:
- "1/25" lower left corner of underside, stamped.
- Curatorial Remarks:
- This multiple was manufactured at the Modern Art Foundry in Long Island City, New York.
The idea for the multiple originates from the time Bourgeois spent at the Modern Art Foundry, where she cast her metal sculptures. The workers at the foundry use metal wedges to prop up sculptures as needed during the manufacturing process. Bourgeois liked the shape of the objects and decided to use a similar shape for the edition, which she gave away as gifts. - Description:
- Multiple of bronze
- Inscription:
- "MAF 05" lower right corner of underside, stamped.
- Other Remarks:
- According to Jerry Gorovoy, the artist's assistant, Bourgeois found it very reassuring to declare her affection for her loved ones, and to receive their love in return. In addition to the prints and drawings that demonstrate this, the three untitled 1989 sculptures (seen below in Related Works in Other Mediums) also explore this idea, and show a rare use of text in the artist's sculpture.
2005
We Love You
2005
2005
<i>We Love You</i>
2005
Related Works in the Catalogue
I Love You
Only state
2007
<i>I Love You</i>
2007
Untitled, plate 1 of 6, from the portfolio, Together
Only state
2005
Untitled, plate 1 of 6, from the portfolio, <i>Together</i>
2005
Love from Louise
Only state, variant
c. 2007
<i>Love from Louise</i>
c. 2007
Untitled, plate 5 of 6, from the portfolio, Together
Version 2 of 2, only state
2005
Untitled, plate 5 of 6, from the portfolio,<i> Together</i>
2005
We Love You
State V of V
2000
<i>We Love You</i>
2000
We Love You
Version 1 of 2, only state
1992
<i>We Love You</i>
1992
Related Works in Other Mediums
Le Suicide Threat
1987
Le Suicide Threat
1987
Medium: Watercolor and ink on paper
Dimensions: sheet: 12 x 6" (30.5 x 15.2 cm)
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY
We Love You
1990
We Love You
1990
Medium: Gouache on sandpaper
Dimensions: sheet: 8 1/4 x 10" (21 x 25.4 cm)
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY
We Love You
2000
We Love You
2000
Medium: Ink on paper
Dimensions: sheet: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2" (21.6 x 14 cm)
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY
We Love You
1987
We Love You
1987
Medium: Holes punctured in metal
Dimensions: overall: 6 1/2 x 12 5/8" (16.5 x 32.1 cm)
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY
We Love You
1999
We Love You
1999
Medium: Lead and steel wall relief
Dimensions: overall: 10 3/8 x 10 1/2 x 5/8" (26.4 x 26.7 x 1.6 cm)
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY
We Love You
2005
We Love You
2005
Medium: Bronze wall plaque
Dimensions: overall: 3 3/8 x 5 3/8" (8.6 x 13.7 cm)
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY
We Love You
2001
We Love You
2001
Medium: Fabric, lead, and steel
Dimensions: overall: 16 x 12 x 8" (40.6 x 30.5 x 20.3 cm)
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY
We Love You (detail)
2001
We Love You (detail)
2001
Medium: Fabric, lead, and steel
Dimensions: overall: 16 x 12 x 8" (40.6 x 30.5 x 20.3 cm)
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY
I Love You Do You Love Me
1987
I Love You Do You Love Me
1987
Medium: Ink and charcoal on graph paper
Dimensions: sheet: 10 1/2 × 8" (26.7 × 20.3 cm)
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY
I Love You Do You Love Me
1987
I Love You Do You Love Me
1987
Medium: Ink on graph paper
Dimensions: sheet: 10 1/2 × 8" (26.7 × 20.3 cm)
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY
I Love You Do You Love Me
1987
I Love You Do You Love Me
1987
Medium: Ink on graph paper
Dimensions: sheet: 10 1/2 × 8" (26.7 × 20.3 cm)
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY
I Love You Even If You Don't Love Me
1987
I Love You Even If You Don't Love Me
1987
Medium: Ink on graph paper
Dimensions: sheet: 10 1/2 × 8" (26.7 × 20.3 cm)
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY
I Love You. Do You. Love Me? Yes No
1987
I Love You. Do You. Love Me? Yes No
1987
Medium: Ink on graph paper
Dimensions: sheet: 10 1/2 × 8" (26.7 × 20.3 cm)
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY
I Live Therefore I Love You Therefore I Work
2007
I Live Therefore I Love You Therefore I Work
2007
Medium: Pencil on paper
Dimensions: sheet: 29 × 22" (73.7 × 55.9 cm)
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY
Untitled (with Foot)
1989
Untitled (with Foot)
1989
Medium: Pink marble
Dimensions: overall: 30 × 26 × 21" (76.2 × 66 × 53.3 cm)
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY
Untitled (With Hand)
1989
Untitled (With Hand)
1989
Medium: Pink marble
Dimensions: overall: 31 × 30 1/2 × 21" (78.7 × 77.5 × 53.3 cm)
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY
Untitled (With Hands)
1989
Untitled (With Hands)
1989
Medium: Pink marble
Dimensions: overall: 35 × 39 × 34" (88.9 × 99.1 × 86.4 cm)
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY