
The Couple, from La Réparation
A haunting and intimate depiction of two intertwined figures, this work reflects Bourgeois's lifelong exploration of human relationships, vulnerability, and psychological tension. The rich, layered tones achieved through drypoint, engraving, and aquatint create a sense of depth and emotional complexity, drawing the viewer into the fragile dynamic between the two forms. Part of her *La Réparation* series, the print speaks to themes of mending, dependency, and the push and pull of human connection that defined much of Bourgeois's deeply personal artistic practice.
- Medium
- Drypoint, engraving and aquatint in colors, on wove paper, with full margins,
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
October 28, 2013
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