
Are you in Orbit?
2008
"Are you in Orbit?" by Louise Bourgeois is a mixed media work on two adjoined papers that combines etching with watercolor, gouache, ink, and pencil to create a visually layered composition. The title poses a philosophical question while the materials and technique reflect Bourgeois's characteristic exploration of psychological states and spatial relationships through varied artistic processes. This work exemplifies her mature practice of integrating printmaking with painting and drawing to achieve complex, introspective imagery.
- Medium
- etching, watercolor, gouache, ink and pencil on 2 adjoined papers
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- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Curated
February 26, 2025
Estimate: $200,000 – $300,000
Lot 11
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