Het slot Abcoude en de Diemerbrug 1856 - 1900

Glenisson & Zonen made this print of Abcoude Castle and the Diemer Bridge. The image is printed on paper, likely using etching or engraving techniques, processes that allow for detailed linework and tonal variation through careful application of ink. Consider how the printmaking process itself influences the artwork's appearance. The crisp lines and controlled shading give it a sense of precision and order. The application of color would have been a separate stage of production, perhaps involving hand-coloring or the use of multiple printing plates, requiring careful registration and skilled labor. The work embodies techniques belonging to the traditions of commercial printmaking. The work is tied to the wider social issues of labor and consumption. Printmaking in this era was a commercial enterprise.