Of the unhappy people like this, one sees them with only one eye ... and not out of an attic window!, p. 57. 1853

Editor: This is a print by Paul Gavarni, titled *Of the unhappy people like this, one sees them with only one eye ... and not out of an attic window!, p. 57.* It looks like a crowd scene with contrasting figures. What strikes you about the making of this image? Curator: This print reflects Gavarni's engagement with the social realities of his time. The lithographic process allowed for mass production and distribution, bringing images of the working class to a wider audience. The paper itself, its source and cost, also dictated the nature of its distribution. Editor: That's interesting. So the materials used to create this image affected who saw it? Curator: Exactly. The means of production were intrinsically linked to the artwork's social impact and reach, influencing how different classes encountered and interpreted these depictions of urban life. Editor: I never thought about prints having that kind of impact! Curator: Considering the materials and processes opens up new avenues for understanding an artwork's role in society.