Landscape done in the Manner of Tivoli Motifs c. 19th century

Editor: This is "Landscape done in the Manner of Tivoli Motifs" by Eduard Kretzschmar. It has such fine detail; the linework is incredible! What can you tell me about this print? Curator: The dense textures and patterns achieved through the printing process – likely etching or engraving – demonstrate skilled labor. This image reproduces an ideal of landscape connected to a specific geographic location; the labor of making is in the service of producing an image of the natural world as property or resource. Editor: So the technique itself helps convey a sense of ownership? Curator: Precisely. Consider how this contrasts with a more gestural, painterly approach. What does the print *do* versus what does it *mean*? Editor: That's a fascinating point. Thinking about the labor behind it really shifts my perspective.