Reproductie van het schilderij Het mirakel van de gebroken zeef, toonblok in zwart before 1894

This black tone block of 'The Miracle of the Broken Sieve' was made by Librairies-Imprimeries Réunies. It exemplifies a process of mechanical reproduction, moving away from hand-made uniqueness towards mass production. The print is made with ink, transferred to paper through a printing process. The original image is translated into a series of marks, creating an image. You can see, the texture of the print, the way the ink sits on the page, all contribute to its aesthetic. This printmaking process reflects a shift in how images were made and distributed, becoming more accessible through industrial means. Think about the labor involved, the work of the printer, the designer, and the system of publishing houses. It's a network of production that transforms art into a commodity. By understanding these things, we can appreciate how the print functions not just as an image, but as a cultural object shaped by economics and technology.