the puritan (7)
1990
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engraving in black with additions in gouache on Twinrocker handmade paper with Japan gampi chine collé
Dimensions
plate: 42.55 x 27.31 cm (16 3/4 x 10 3/4 in.) sheet: 65.72 x 50.17 cm (25 7/8 x 19 3/4 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of the Heather and Tony Podesta Collection
Accession Number
2009.131.1.7
Art Historical Context
**The Puritan (7)**, created by Louise Bourgeois in 1990, is a striking print that exemplifies the artist's late-career exploration of psychological depth and personal narrative. This engraving in black ink, enriched with vibrant gouache additions, is executed on luxurious Twinrocker handmade paper using Japan gampi chine collé—a technique where a thin, translucent sheet is collé (glued) to a stronger support, allowing for intricate details and subtle textures. Measuring 42.55 x 27.31 cm on the plate, it invites close viewing to appreciate the layered interplay of line and color. Bourgeois, a...