The Adventuress is born in a laboratory, she is the result of alchemical experiments in early 19th century France. She is kidnapped and forced to marry a lascivious baron, but escapes by turning herself into a moth and flying into the gardens of Napoleon Bonaparte. She and Bonaparte become lovers and she gives birth to a cat. Although all ends tragically, there is forgiveness and transcendence in the end.

The aquatints are printed on Sakamoto paper, the text paper is Fusuma grey. The typeface is Garamond. The book is bound in green Ultrasuede with a print set into the cover behind Plexiglas. Made in an edition of 10.

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The Adventuress, Cover, 1985

Artist’s book consisting of sixty-six aquatints on Japanese sakamoto paper, hand-marbled end papers, letterpress printed text. Ultra-suede binding.

Edition of 10

11 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 1 5/8 in.

Collection of the Artist

Introduction:, 1983 - 1985

Etching and aquatint from the artist's book The Adventuress.

7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.

Ed. 10 + 3 AP

Collection of the Artist

The Adventuress, 1983 - 1985

Introduction:

Artist’s book consisting of sixty-six aquatints on Japanese sakamoto paper, hand-marbled end papers, letterpress printed text. Ultra-suede binding.

Edition of 10

11 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 1 5/8 in.

Collection of the Artist

Her companions were the other creatures the alchemist had created., 1983 - 1985

Etching and aquatint from the artist's book The Adventuress.

7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.

Ed. 10 + 3 AP

Collection of the Artist

The Adventuress, 1983 - 1985

Her companions were the other
Creatures the alchemist had created.

Artist’s book consisting of sixty-six aquatints on Japanese sakamoto paper, hand-marbled end papers, letterpress printed text. Ultra-suede binding.

Edition of 10

11 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 1 5/8 in.

Collection of the Artist

The Wedding:, 1983 - 1985

Etching and aquatint from the artist's book The Adventuress.

7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.

Ed. 10 + 3 AP

Collection of the Artist

The Adventuress, 1983 - 1985

The wedding:

Artist’s book consisting of sixty-six aquatints on Japanese sakamoto paper, hand-marbled end papers, letterpress printed text. Ultra-suede binding.

Edition of 10

11 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 1 5/8 in.

Collection of the Artist

Revelry:, 1983 - 1985

Etching and aquatint from the artist's book The Adventuress.

7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.

Ed. 10 + 3 AP

Collection of the Artist

The Adventuress, 1983 - 1985

Revelry:

Artist’s book consisting of sixty-six aquatints on Japanese sakamoto paper, hand-marbled end papers, letterpress printed text. Ultra-suede binding.

Edition of 10

11 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 1 5/8 in.

Collection of the Artist

The Adventuress, 1983 - 1985

Revelry:

Artist’s book consisting of sixty-six aquatints on Japanese sakamoto paper, hand-marbled end papers, letterpress printed text. Ultra-suede binding.

Edition of 10

11 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 1 5/8 in.

Collection of the Artist

She flew into the garden of Napoleon Bonaparte; He was a butterfly collector and tried to capture her., 1985

Etching and aquatint from the artist's book The Adventuress.

7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.

Ed. 10 + 3 AP

Collection of the Artist

The Adventuress, 1983 - 1985

All the books were about Napoleon; Being a moth, she ate them all.

Artist’s book consisting of sixty-six aquatints on Japanese sakamoto paper, hand-marbled end papers, letterpress printed text. Ultra-suede binding.

Edition of 10

11 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 1 5/8 in.

Collection of the Artist

The birth of Maurice:, 1983 - 1985

Etching and aquatint from the artist's book The Adventuress.

7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.

Ed. 10 + 3 AP

Collection of the Artist

The Adventuress, 1983 - 1985

The birth of Maurice:

Artist’s book consisting of sixty-six aquatints on Japanese sakamoto paper, hand-marbled end papers, letterpress printed text. Ultra-suede binding.

Edition of 10

11 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 1 5/8 in.

Collection of the Artist

Sometimes, they sat for hours in the garden., 1983 - 1985

Etching and aquatint from the artist's book The Adventuress.

7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.

Ed. 10 + 3 AP

Collection of the Artist

The Adventuress, 1983 - 1985

Sometimes, they sat for hours in the garden:

Artist’s book consisting of sixty-six aquatints on Japanese sakamoto paper, hand-marbled end papers, letterpress printed text. Ultra-suede binding.

Edition of 10

11 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 1 5/8 in.

Collection of the Artist

One day an apple seller came..., 1983 - 1985

Etching and aquatint from the artist's book The Adventuress.

7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.

Ed. 10 + 3 AP

Collection of the Artist

The Adventuress, 1983 - 1985

One day an apple seller came, and in her gossip conveyed that Napoleon was not in Russia at all, but was in the town, with a woman.

Artist’s book consisting of sixty-six aquatints on Japanese sakamoto paper, hand-marbled end papers, letterpress printed text. Ultra-suede binding.

Edition of 10

11 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 1 5/8 in.

Collection of the Artist

This chameleon, using his own alchemy, 1983 - 1985

Etching and aquatint from the artist's book The Adventuress.

7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.

Ed. 10 + 3 AP

Collection of the Artist

The Adventuress, 1983 - 1985

This chameleon, using his own alchemy, transformed himself and carried her out of the woods to a nunnery which stood on a hill.

Artist’s book consisting of sixty-six aquatints on Japanese sakamoto paper, hand-marbled end papers, letterpress printed text. Ultra-suede binding.

Edition of 10

11 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 1 5/8 in.

Collection of the Artist

Forgiveness:, 1983 - 1985

Etching and aquatint from the artist's book The Adventuress.

7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.

Ed. 10 + 3 AP

Collection of the Artist

The Adventuress, 1983 - 1985

Forgiveness:

Artist’s book consisting of sixty-six aquatints on Japanese sakamoto paper, hand-marbled end papers, letterpress printed text. Ultra-suede binding.

Edition of 10

11 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 1 5/8 in.

Collection of the Artist

The Adventuress, 1983 - 1985

She flew into the garden of Napoleon Bonaparte; He was a butterfly collector and tried to capture her.

Artist’s book consisting of sixty-six aquatints on Japanese sakamoto paper, hand-marbled end papers, letterpress printed text. Ultra-suede binding.

Edition of 10

11 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 1 5/8 in.

Collection of the Artist

All the books were about Napoleon; Being a moth, she ate them all., 1985

Etching and aquatint from the artist's book The Adventuress.

7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.

Ed. 10 + 3 AP

Collection of the Artist

The Adventuress, 1985

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