De gelaarsde kat 1894 - 1959

Editor: So, this is "De Gelaarsde Kat", or "Puss in Boots," dated 1894-1959, attributed to Lamouche. It's a print, and it looks like a Dutch take on the classic fairy tale. I’m struck by how the story unfolds in a series of small, almost comic-strip-like panels. What strikes you when you look at it? Curator: What immediately catches my eye is how this print reflects the rise of mass media and popular culture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It's fascinating to see a traditional folktale like Puss in Boots adapted into a visual format for broader consumption. It raises questions about who this print was intended for and how it was circulated. Was this meant for children? Or did it appeal to a broader audience nostalgic for folk traditions? Editor: That's interesting! I hadn't thought about it in terms of media consumption. The style seems very Ukiyo-e-influenced as well, doesn't it? The flatness and the outlined figures... how might that style play into its reception at the time? Curator: Exactly. The adoption of the Ukiyo-e style connects to a larger fascination with Japanese art in Europe during this period, doesn't it? What kind of cultural baggage came along with this style during the late 19th century? Consider also, who controlled which imagery gained popularity and was this tale a piece of social critique in its time? Editor: So, it's more than just a children's story – it's a reflection of broader social and cultural forces at play during the era it was created. I'll need to remember to see things within this context. Thanks! Curator: Precisely, and in thinking so you're already doing deeper work and expanding upon conventional methods in analyzing images. Well done!