Louise Bourgeois

American, born France, 1911 - 2010

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    The Geldzahler Portfolio

    Various Artists, Louise Bourgeois, Francesco Clemente, David Hockney, Dennis Hopper, Jasper Johns, Ellsworth Kelly, Roy Lichtenstein, James Rosenquist, David Salle, Frank Stella, Andy Warhol, The Estate Project for Artists with AIDS

    1998

    Portfolio of ten prints and one videotape  Accession ID  1999.97.1-11

    Not on view
  • This image depicts flowing and swirling lines in predominantly red ink. An abstract form resembling a large, fluid wave or cascading curtain sweeps across the paper, reaching upward and curling delicately at the ends. A circular spiral shape is situated to the right of this form, along with a smaller spiral positioned slightly below it. Together, these elements create an abstract composition resembling stylized natural forms such as ocean waves or coiled tendrils.

    M is for Mother

    Louise Bourgeois

    1998

    Pen and red ink with red colored pencil and graphite on wove paper  Accession ID  2008.72.1

    Not on view
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    A Flower in the Forest

    Louise Bourgeois, The Estate Project for Artists with AIDS

    1997

    Four-color lithograph on rives bfk paper  Accession ID  1999.97.1

    Not on view
  • The sculpture has thin, elongated legs sprawled out in various directions. At the center of all the legs is a cylindrical shape elevated off the ground which appears to be a body. There are grooves and indentations along the legs and body. It has a dark, metallic appearance that contrasts with its surroundings. The setting is outdoors, in a garden or park area, with grass and hedges surrounding the sculpture. In the background, there are trees with foliage in shades of orange and yellow. There are also several outdoor chairs visible under the trees.

    Spider

    Louise Bourgeois

    1996, cast 1997

    Bronze with silver nitrate patina  Accession ID  1997.136.1

    On View: Sculpture Garden, Northwest Quadrant
  • The image displays elongated teardrop-like shapes and swirling curved lines interlacing across the canvas in a dynamic composition. The abstract forms resemble droplets or markings on a large seashell, evoking fur, branches, or ripples. The design is akin to growth rings of a tree or water swirling around a drain.

    Paris Review

    Louise Bourgeois

    1994

    Liftground aquatint and drypoint with white gouache additions on wove somerset satin paper  Accession ID  2007.41.1

    Not on view
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    the puritan

    Louise Bourgeois, Louise Bourgeois, Osiris Editions

    1990

    Bound volume with eight hand-colored engravings with gampi chine collé, text, and colophon on twinrocker handmade paper  Accession ID  2009.131.1.1-8

    Not on view
  • This print consists of parallel horizontal rectangles intersected at the corners by vertical lines, creating a shape similar to a ladder or shelf. The ladder-like shape starts at the bottom of the print and becomes slightly wider towards the top. The rectangle at the top is light blue, and a few others are white, although most are the same beige color as the background.

    the puritan (2)

    Louise Bourgeois, Louise Bourgeois, Osiris Editions

    1990

    Engraving in black with additions in gouache on twinrocker handmade paper with japan gampi chine collé  Accession ID  2009.131.1.2

    Not on view
  • The image displays a series of concentric, rounded shapes outlined with black lines. The shapes decrease in size towards the center, creating an impression of depth or a tunnel. At the center, there is a rectangular form with two tones. The composition features earthy tones and an arrangement of shapes that may evoke layers of an onion.

    the puritan (7)

    Louise Bourgeois, Louise Bourgeois, Osiris Editions

    1990

    Engraving in black with additions in gouache on twinrocker handmade paper with japan gampi chine collé  Accession ID  2009.131.1.7

    Not on view
  • The image displays concentric oval and circular shapes arranged vertically, forming a pointed structure that tapers at both ends. The shapes are outlined in black against a beige background, with a small white and blue section at the very top.

    the puritan (1)

    Louise Bourgeois, Louise Bourgeois, Osiris Editions

    1990

    Engraving in black with additions in gouache on twinrocker handmade paper with japan gampi chine collé  Accession ID  2009.131.1.1

    Not on view
  • This abstract image features a series of concentric oval shapes formed by repeated curved lines. The lines create the illusion of depth, like looking through a lens or into a tunnel, gradually closing in towards the center. Each segment between the lines is filled with a light beige color, contrasted by a small hint of red at the innermost point of the ovals. The composition suggests a rhythmic progression inward, drawing the eye to the red detail within this abstract structure.

    the puritan (5)

    Louise Bourgeois, Louise Bourgeois, Osiris Editions

    1990

    Engraving in black with additions in gouache on twinrocker handmade paper with japan gampi chine collé  Accession ID  2009.131.1.5

    Not on view
  • The image includes a circular shape bordered in black, with horizontal, light beige panels evenly spaced inside.

    the puritan (6)

    Louise Bourgeois, Louise Bourgeois, Osiris Editions

    1990

    Engraving in black with additions in gouache on twinrocker handmade paper with japan gampi chine collé  Accession ID  2009.131.1.6

    Not on view
  • The image shows stacked, parallelogram-shaped forms that alternate in color between red and outlined shapes without fill, aligned vertically along a thin central line. The arrangement of shapes creates balance and rhythm, resembling a stylized spine or ladder. The red and outlined forms contribute to the abstract nature of the composition.

    the puritan (4)

    Louise Bourgeois, Louise Bourgeois, Osiris Editions

    1990

    Engraving in black with additions in gouache on twinrocker handmade paper with japan gampi chine collé  Accession ID  2009.131.1.4

    Not on view