The Child Who Plays With Love 1750

Editor: This is Jean Daullé's "The Child Who Plays With Love," a print from the 18th century. I'm struck by how this image depicts love not as something ethereal, but as a tangible interaction, almost a struggle between these two cherubic figures. What's your take on this? Curator: Considering Daullé's process, it's fascinating to consider the labor involved in creating these intricate lines. Was this a commission? For whom was this image produced, and how was it consumed? These prints circulated widely, making allegories of love accessible, commodities in their own right. Editor: That’s interesting! So, the material context shifts our understanding of its message. Curator: Precisely. It makes you consider the socio-economic implications inherent in art production and consumption during that period. Editor: I never considered that before. Thanks for sharing! Curator: My pleasure, it's always rewarding to discuss the material realities behind art.