Promenade in the Garden 1816

Editor: This print, "Promenade in the Garden," by Ferdinand Ruscheweyh, shows people in what looks like period clothing. It feels very delicate, almost like a memory. What can you tell me about how it was made? Curator: Consider the labor and materials involved. The fineness of the lines suggests a skilled hand etching into a metal plate. What social class would have had access to such craftsmanship and leisure activities depicted? Editor: So, the material and production process really highlight the class differences of the time. I hadn't thought about it that way. Thanks! Curator: Precisely. By examining the means of production, we understand more about the social context and the intended audience of the work.