Temple of Apollo 1760

Editor: Here we have William Woollett's "Temple of Apollo," a print from the 18th century. I am drawn to the detail in the landscape. What do you notice about the printmaking process and how it informs our understanding? Curator: Notice the labor involved in creating such intricate lines, using tools to etch the plate. How does this material process affect the consumption and appreciation of the artwork, particularly within the context of 18th-century print culture? Editor: That's a very interesting way to consider it! Thank you! Curator: My pleasure; thinking materially offers unique insight.