Louise Lawler - (Other Artists and Allan McCollum) Chartreuse (1981)

(Other Artists and Allan McCollum) Chartreuse

Artist: Louise Lawler (b. 1947)
Year: 1981
Medium: Cibachrome print mounted under Plexiglas, presented in a museum lightbox
Image Dimensions: 72 × 94 cm (28 ⅜ × 37 in.)
Overall Dimensions: 82.7 × 104.6 cm (32 ½ × 41 ⅛ in.)
Edition: 5
Provenance: Metro Pictures, New York
Exhibitions:

• New York, Hallwalls, RE-PLACE-MENT, 1984 (another edition exhibited)

• Hanover, Sprengel Museum, Aussenraum Innenstadt. Eine Ausstellung des Sprengel Museums
  Type of Work: Fine art photography, limited edition of 5

Description:
Created in 1981, (Other Artists and Allan McCollum) Chartreuse is a photograph by Louise Lawler, a leading figure in conceptual and appropriation art. Through her photographic work, Lawler examines the circulation, exhibition, and context of other artists’ works, highlighting the relationships between art, the market, and institutions.

This Cibachrome face-mounted print under Plexiglas showcases the aesthetic rigor and critical depth of her practice, questioning the value and perception of images. Its rarity — only 5 editions produced — makes it a significant piece in the evolution of her work.

Exhibited in renowned institutions such as the Sprengel Museum in Hanover, this work confirms Lawler’s essential role in discussions on the status of art and its placement within social and institutional spaces.

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FAQ

Is this an original Louise Lawler artwork?
Yes. This is an original 1981 Cibachrome print by Louise Lawler, face-mounted under Plexiglas and presented in a museum lightbox.

What is the edition size?
The work comes from an extremely rare edition of only 5 prints.

Is the piece signed?
As is standard for Lawler's early lightbox works, the edition is authenticated through gallery provenance (Metro Pictures, New York), matching the artist’s documented practices for this format.

What are the dimensions?
The image measures 72 × 94 cm, with overall lightbox dimensions of 82.7 × 104.6 cm.

What is the provenance?
The work comes directly from Metro Pictures, New York, the artist’s historic representing gallery and one of the most important institutions in conceptual and appropriation art.

Has this work been exhibited or published?
Yes. Another example from the edition was exhibited at:
• Hallwalls, New York – RE-PLACE-MENT (1984)
• Sprengel Museum, Hanover

Why is this work significant?
This photograph is a key example of Lawler’s conceptual practice, documenting the contextual life of artworks and examining the relationships between artists, institutions, and the market. Early works from the 1980s are especially sought after.

Is this a collectible and valuable piece?
Yes. Early Lawler works in editions as small as 5 are exceptionally rare and highly prized among collectors, museums, and conceptual art specialists.

Do you ship internationally?
Yes. We offer secure worldwide delivery from France with professional packing, full insurance, and tracking.