Plant Fantasy by Jeanne Deny

Plant Fantasy c. 18th century

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Dimensions: Image: 23 × 15.5 cm (9 1/16 × 6 1/8 in.) Plate: 24 × 16.4 cm (9 7/16 × 6 7/16 in.) Sheet: 33.5 × 24.3 cm (13 3/16 × 9 9/16 in.)

Copyright: CC0 1.0

Editor: This is Jeanne Deny's "Plant Fantasy," from around the late 18th century, held at the Harvard Art Museums. It has such a whimsical feel. What stands out to you about its composition? Curator: The print reveals a lot about the means of production during Deny's time. Consider the paper itself – its source, manufacture, and how those processes might have shaped the final image. Editor: That's interesting. How did the materials influence the art? Curator: The etching process allowed for mass production and dissemination of designs to artisans and craftspeople. Think about who would have bought this and how they might have used it as a template for embroidery or furniture design, perhaps. It speaks to the broader social context of design and consumption. Editor: I never considered that it might be used for other crafts. Thanks for the insight. Curator: Glad to share this material perspective.

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