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PrintsAmerican20th century

Stamp of Memories I

1990-1993

Artists

Louise BourgeoisArtist

Description

The drypoint contours of the female figure have been filled in with impressions made from the signet seal of the artist's father, using a stencil to shield the background.

Classification

Prints

Technique

Drypoint

Culture

American

Century

20th century

Division

Modern and Contemporary Art

Department

Department of Prints

Dimensions

42.7 x 25 cm (16 13/16 x 9 13/16 in.)

Provenance

Private collector, gift; to Harvard University Art Museums, December 19, 1995.

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Stamp of Memories I

Louise Bourgeois, 1990-1993