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Louise Bourgeois — Triptych for the Red Room
Louise Bourgeois

Triptych for the Red Room

A powerful and visceral triptych by Louise Bourgeois, this set of three aquatints with etching in colors explores the deeply personal themes of the body, memory, and psychological tension that defined her practice. Rendered on Hahnemühle paper with rich, saturated hues, the works evoke the charged emotional atmosphere suggested by the "Red Room," a recurring motif in Bourgeois's exploration of childhood trauma and familial relationships. The full margins of each print preserve the integrity of the compositions, showcasing Bourgeois's masterful command of the printmaking medium as a vehicle for raw, confessional expression.

Medium
The complete set of three aquatints with etching in colors, on Hahnemühle paper, with full margins,

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Evening & Day Editions

October 28, 2013

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Louise Bourgeois, Triptych for the Red Room

A powerful and visceral triptych by Louise Bourgeois, this set of three aquatints with etching in colors explores the deeply personal themes of the body, memory, and psychological tension that defined her practice. Rendered on Hahnemühle paper with rich, saturated hues, the works evoke the charged emotional atmosphere suggested by the "Red Room," a recurring motif in Bourgeois's exploration of childhood trauma and familial relationships. The full margins of each print preserve the integrity of the compositions, showcasing Bourgeois's masterful command of the printmaking medium as a vehicle for raw, confessional expression.

Medium
The complete set of three aquatints with etching in colors, on Hahnemühle paper, with full margins,
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Surrealism, Psychological And Intense, 20th Century, Triptych Format, Aquatint And Etching, Printmaking, Female Artist, Renowned Modern Artist, Abstract, Figurative, Red And Warm Tones

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