
Eight in Bed
Louise Bourgeois's *Eight in Bed* is a richly layered color lithograph with embossing on Rives BFK paper, showcasing her signature blend of psychological intimacy and formal complexity. The work draws on Bourgeois's recurring themes of the body, togetherness, and vulnerability, with clustered figures evoking a sense of both comfort and confinement. The tactile quality introduced through embossing adds a physical dimension to the imagery, reinforcing Bourgeois's lifelong interest in the relationship between surface, texture, and emotional depth.
- Medium
- Lithograph in colors with embossing, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins.
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
Notes
Literature: Museum of Modern Art Cat. No. 224.3
🔨 Auction Lot
Editions & Works on Paper
February 7, 2026
Estimate: $1,500 – $2,500
Sold: $4,515
Lot 18
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