Entrance to Fieldskirch c. 19th century

Editor: This is "Entrance to Fieldskirch" by James Duffield Harding. It looks like a print, and I’m struck by how it captures a sense of everyday life around this church. What's your take on it? Curator: I am drawn to the lithographic process itself. Consider the labor involved in creating the image, the materials used - the stone, the inks - and how these impact the availability and consumption of such images in Harding’s time. How does the print medium democratize art? Editor: That's a great point, it's not just about the scenery, but about the means of distribution. I hadn’t thought about that aspect before! Curator: Exactly. Examining the means of production reveals the art’s position in a broader social and economic context. It reshapes our understanding.