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Artwork copyright Louise Bourgeois. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
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Artwork copyright Louise Bourgeois. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
Nature Study #2, 1985
Louise Bourgeois
(French | American, born 1911, died 2010)
Location: University of Washington, Seattle
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
The tightly knotted sculpture Nature Study #2 evokes ideas of complexity, constriction, and circularity. This piece is part of a large body of work by celebrated artist Louise Bourgeois in which she explored the forms of spirals and coils.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with University of Washington.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Prolific and influential artist Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010) created an iconic and personal body of work in sculpture, painting, print, and fabric. Her works combined complex concepts with beautiful and challenging imagery, often inspired by and abstracting natural forms.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Sculpture - other metals |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 12 1/2 in x 33 in x 16 1/2 in (sculpture); 27 in x 22 in x 22 in (base) |
| ID Number | WSAC1993.108.00A-B |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | New York, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | University of Washington |
| Artwork Location | University of Washington UW Tower, 2nd floor, Atrium, 4333 Brooklyn Ave. NE |
| WA County | King |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | University |
| Address | 15th Ave. NE, between NE Pacific St. and NE 45th St. Seattle, WA 98195 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.660904, -122.314672 |
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