Hubert Morett c. 19th century

Editor: Here we have Lazarus Gottlieb Sichling's Hubert Morett. I'm struck by the detail in the clothing and the serious expression. What can you tell me about the materials and process that bring this image to life? Curator: Focus on the textures implied in the print – the fur, the metal, the cloth. Consider the labor involved in producing such a detailed image through printing, especially without modern technology. What social class could afford such adornment, and therefore, such a portrait? Editor: So it’s less about the individual and more about the systems that allow for this image to exist? Curator: Exactly. It's about understanding the means of production and the societal structures reflected in the artwork. Editor: That gives me a lot to consider regarding consumption, class, and portraiture. Thanks!