Topiary

Cat. No. 691/II

Topiary

State/Variant:
State II of III
Date:
2005
Themes
Figures, Nature
Techniques
Drypoint
Support:
Paper
Dimensions:
plate: 11 15/16 × 5 7/8" (30.4 × 15 cm); sheet: 15 1/2 × 11 1/4" (39.4 × 28.6 cm)
Signature:
Not signed
Publisher
unpublished
Printer
Harlan & Weaver
Edition:
2 known impressions of state II
Edition Information:
The additional known impression of state II is not illustrated, due to its similarity to the impression seen here.
Impression:
Not numbered
Background:
Bourgeois created prints as holiday gifts for a circle of friends. State III of "Topiary" was used as a holiday gift in 2005.
Curatorial Remarks:
The type of paper could not be documented because this impression is not in MoMA's Collection and could not be examined in person. The plate dimensions of this impression could not be documented because this impression 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 dimensions were provided by the Louise Bourgeois Studio.
Description:
Drypoint
State Changes and Additions:
Changes from state I: left and right sides of plate trimmed.
Changes from state I, in drypoint: horizon line delineated in lower composition; several additional petal forms delineated at the top of the figure; three additional leaf forms delineated in the upper half of the figure; composition reinforced overall.
Changes from state I, by burnishing: leftmost leaf form removed.
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY

Topiary

2005

Source

2005

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Related Works in the Catalogue

Topiary: The Art of Improving Nature
Untitled (Wide Tree), in Les Arbres (1), from the editioned series of portfolios, Les Arbres (1-6)
Topiary, plate 20 of 24, from the series, Self Portrait

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