Gimmick

1970

Juan Downey

Associated Names
Juan Downey

Artist, American, born Chile, 1940 - 1993

The image displays the word "GIMMICK" in bold capital letters embossed onto a creamy white background, creating a three-dimensional effect. The design uses minimalistic lines and shapes reminiscent of print or signboard aesthetics. The contrast between the simplicity of the design and the complexity of the embossing technique adds depth to the visual composition.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    blind embossed intaglio on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection (Gift of Harry Lunn, Jr.)

  • Dimensions

    plate: 55.25 × 44.77 cm (21 3/4 × 17 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 78.74 × 55.88 cm (31 × 22 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.19.2525

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Lunn Gallery, Washington, DC); Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1972; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Downey 1970; lower center in graphite: "X = Number of Etchings Printed in Three Hours = 26"; lower left in graphite: 19/X

Wikidata ID

Q77011437

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