Verschillende voorstellingen 1862 - 1882

This print, titled "Verschillende voorstellingen," was created by W.J. Kat using a printing technique known as 'snoeperdruk', a form of lithography. The layout showcases an array of characters and scenes, rendered with delicate lines and subtle shading. The use of lithography, a process involving drawing on stone with a greasy crayon and then printing, suggests a relatively accessible mode of production. It allowed for the reproduction of images in multiples, fitting into a burgeoning culture of mass media and visual communication. The original drawing captures a sense of spontaneity, while the printing process turns that into something reproducible and distributable. The technique democratized image-making, offering a means for artists to reach a wider audience. The images themselves, and the way that they were produced, reflect the changing relationship between labor, art, and consumption.