Til minde om de norske og svenske frivillige i krigen 1848-50 1850

Edvard Sonne created this print, "In Memory of the Norwegian and Swedish Volunteers in the War 1848-50," using etching techniques. Etching is an indirect process, in which a metal plate is coated with a waxy, acid-resistant ground. The artist then scratches through this ground with a pointed tool, exposing the metal. The plate is then immersed in acid, which bites into the exposed lines, creating recessed marks. Ink is applied to the plate, filling these lines, and the surface is wiped clean. Finally, paper is pressed against the plate, transferring the ink to create the print. This method allows for fine detail and subtle tonal variations. The controlled lines and delicate shading of the print emphasize the solemnity of the occasion it commemorates. Consider the labor involved in the creation of this print. From preparing the plate to the act of printing, each stage demands skill and precision. The print becomes an object of commemoration, imbued with the memory of the war itself. Understanding the material processes at play allows us to appreciate the work not just as an image, but as a potent object of remembrance.