Louise Bourgeois

The Ladders
2006

A black and white artwork depicting several ladders of varying heights against a dark background, with a small human figure standing to the right. The piece is numbered and signed by the artist at the bottom.
A black and white artwork depicting several ladders of varying heights against a dark background, with a small human figure standing to the right. The piece is numbered and signed by the artist at the bottom.

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Date
2006

Classification
Prints

Medium
Engraving and aquatint

Dimensions
Sheet: 20 × 15 1/2in. (50.8 × 39.4 cm) Plate: 11 15/16 × 9 15/16in. (30.3 × 25.2 cm)

Accession number
2007.8

Edition
22/30

Publication
Printed and published by Harlan & Weaver

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from the Print Committee

Rights and reproductions
© The Easton Foundation / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY

API
artworks/29280

Part of a series:

1998

10 works

A black and white artwork depicting several ladders of varying heights against a dark background, with a small human figure standing to the right. The piece is numbered and signed by the artist at the bottom.
A minimalist drawing of a coat with red patches on the elbows and a red circle on the left thigh area, displayed against a white background. The coat appears to be floating or hung without a person inside it, and the style is linear with light shading. The artwork is signed and numbered at the bottom.
A minimalist line drawing of a headless figure wearing a buttoned coat and shorts, with one hand holding a crutch and the other missing. The figure has one visible leg, with a red oval shape on the thigh, and a shoe on the foot. The background is plain white, and there is a signature with the year 1965 at the bottom right.
A minimalist line drawing of a headless figure wearing a buttoned-up coat and pants, with one red-colored patch on the right shoulder. The figure's arms are outstretched, and it stands on one leg, while the other leg is drawn as a simple line without detail. The artwork is signed and dated at the bottom right.
A watercolor painting depicting a stylized figure with a blue dress and one red leg extended, missing the head and other leg, with a red circle where the head should be and a blue shape representing the missing leg. The artwork has a signature and is numbered at the bottom.
A black and white etching of a stylized tree with a textured trunk and large, rounded, intricately patterned foliage, signed by the artist in the bottom right corner, with the edition number 1/25 in the bottom left corner. The background is plain, emphasizing the detailed work on the tree.
A black and white line drawing depicting multiple human legs in various positions, with a focus on the lower legs and feet. Some feet are wearing high heels, while others are in flat shoes. The lines are simple and stylized, with no shading or color. The artwork is signed and numbered at the bottom.
A black and white illustration of a tree with intricate branches and scribbled foliage, featuring a bold red ladder leaning against one side of the tree. The artwork has a signature at the bottom right corner and is numbered '1/21' at the bottom left, indicating it's part of a limited series.
A black and white ink drawing of a stylized tree with a thick trunk and branches ending in rounded, bushy canopies, resembling clusters of clouds or brain coral. The tree is depicted with intricate, swirling patterns throughout its structure, giving it a whimsical, organic appearance. The background is plain white, and there are signatures and numbers at the bottom indicating the artwork's edition and the artist's signature with the year 1993.
Ink drawing of a whimsical tree with circular, looped patterns for leaves and branches, with a human figure integrated into the base.

Louise Bourgeois
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