Hufeland 18th-19th century

Editor: This is "Hufeland" by Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Müller. I'm struck by the subject's gaze and his refined jacket. What can you tell me about the materials and techniques used to create this print? Curator: Considering the printmaking process, it's important to examine the materials and the labor involved in its production. The engraver's skill, the quality of the paper, and the dissemination of this image are all linked to class structures. It's a testament to a specific kind of labor, isn't it? Editor: Yes, the distribution of these images surely also depended on their accessibility to different social strata. Curator: Precisely. Reflecting on the means of production gives us a clearer understanding of its place in society.