Houghton Road, England 1916

Editor: This is Houghton Road, England, by Sears Gallagher. It's a lovely, delicate etching. I’m curious about how the choice of this particular printmaking technique informs the work. What do you see in this piece? Curator: The etching process itself is key. Consider the acid, the metal plate, the labor involved in its creation and reproduction. Gallagher's choice highlights the means of production. This image isn't just of a quaint cottage, it's a record of a specific, material act. Editor: That makes sense, I hadn't thought about the labor behind it. Thanks! Curator: Indeed, by understanding the process, we see the artwork as more than just an image.