The Bugle Call c. 19th century

Editor: Here we have Dominique Fabronius’ *The Bugle Call*, medium unknown, and undated. It depicts a man on horseback playing a bugle. The monochromatic palette gives it a somber feel. What stands out to you? Curator: I see the material conditions of war romanticized through the printmaking process. Consider the labor involved in both the military action depicted and the creation of this image. Who consumed this, and what purpose did it serve in shaping their understanding of conflict? Editor: That’s a perspective I hadn't considered. It makes you think about the societal impact beyond the image itself. Thanks! Curator: Indeed, art always exists within a web of production and consumption.