A Landscape c. 18th century

Editor: Here we have "A Landscape" by Franz Edmund Weirotter. It is quite small, only about 4 by 6 inches. I’m struck by how the artist used such delicate lines to create depth. What catches your eye? Curator: I am immediately drawn to the sepia wash. Its widespread use in Weirotter's time reflects a burgeoning print market where reproductive engravings were gaining popularity. How did the availability of materials shape Weirotter's artistic output and his audience's consumption habits? Editor: That's so interesting! I never thought about it that way. Curator: Considering Weirotter's short life, understanding the material conditions and the market for his art opens up avenues to explore the fleeting nature of artistic production and consumption in the 18th century.