A Villa on the Night of a Festa di Ballo c. 19th century

Editor: This is "A Villa on the Night of a Festa di Ballo" by Edward Goodall. It's a small print, monochromatic and depicting a festive scene. I am curious about the scale of representation. What's your read on this work? Curator: I see a depiction of leisure, but I'm drawn to understanding the mechanics of its production. The printmaking process itself, and the labor involved, stand in stark contrast to the opulence it portrays. How were such images consumed and by whom? Editor: That’s a great point. It makes me think about access and the cost of production versus the cost of the event itself. Thanks for sharing.