Blowing Bubbles c. 19th century

Editor: This is Jean Bein's "Blowing Bubbles". It's currently at the Harvard Art Museums. The etching portrays a child in a window, making bubbles. What can you tell me about this print? Curator: Let's consider the material conditions of its creation. This print allowed wider circulation of the image than a painting. Who had access to these prints and what kind of labor was involved in their production and distribution? This piece also blurs the line between fine art and what some consider a commercial, reproductive process. Editor: That's a really interesting point about accessibility. Thanks for sharing! Curator: My pleasure! It's important to consider how art is produced and consumed.