Seven Critics
1970
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color etching on wove paper
Dimensions
plate (overall): 81.28 × 63.5 cm (32 × 25 in.) sheet: 100.65 × 71.44 cm (39 5/8 × 28 1/8 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Corcoran Collection (Gift of Harry Lunn, Jr.)
Accession Number
2015.19.2524
Art Historical Context
Juan Downey's *Seven Critics* (197) is a vibrant color etching on wove paper, measuring 32 × 25 inches on the plate and 39⅝ × 28⅛ inches on the sheet. Created during a pivotal moment in Downey's career, print captures the Chilean-American artist's early exploration of conceptual ideas through traditional printmaking techniques. As a pioneer in video art and installations, Downey bridged experimental media with graphic processes, using etching—a meticulous intaglio method involving acid-bitten metal plates—to layer bold colors and intricate details on the smooth, versatile wove paper. The titl...