De geschiedenis van het zoete Lotje / De geschiedenis van de stoute Emma 1828 - 1937

Oehmigke and Riemschneider created “De geschiedenis van het zoete Lotje / De geschiedenis van de stoute Emma” as a print, using techniques that allowed for mass production. The images are printed on paper, a cheap material that made printed images widely accessible. The application of color suggests techniques like chromolithography, which enabled the efficient reproduction of colorful images. The use of such printing methods indicates a shift towards consumer culture, where moral stories could be disseminated on a large scale, influencing societal norms. Looking closer, we see a series of vignettes showing scenes from the lives of two girls. These images and their accompanying text promote specific ideas about proper behavior and social roles, reflecting the values of their time. This print isn’t just an artwork; it's a cultural artifact that reveals the intersection of mass production, social instruction, and the shaping of individual identities.