Consultation c. 1905

Editor: Here we have Lucien Pissarro's "Consultation," a wood engraving. I'm struck by the figures cloaked in white, almost like a secret gathering. What can you tell me about the social context of such imagery? Curator: This print likely participates in a visual culture fascinated by communities of women, often veiled or costumed. It evokes questions of identity and power, doesn't it? Consider the gaze of the central figure—who do you think is being consulted here? Editor: Perhaps she embodies the figure of a seer or oracle? It makes me wonder what role Pissarro envisioned for women within society. Thank you, that was insightful! Curator: A fruitful avenue for understanding the artwork indeed; exploring the social and cultural interpretations enriches our understanding.