Edge of the Venelle c. 19th century

Editor: We're looking at "Edge of the Venelle" by Alphonse Legros, a delicate etching. It feels so quiet and unassuming. What’s your take? Curator: Consider the etching's role in democratizing art. Prints like these made art accessible to a wider public, moving beyond the patronage of the elite. How does this image speak to that shift? Editor: I hadn’t thought of it that way! It's interesting how technology can shape art's social impact. Curator: Precisely. Legros was part of a movement using printmaking to connect with a broader audience. Hopefully, this work will do the same today.