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Editor: This engaging print by Francis Barlow shows a dog confronting several cats. It feels really dynamic. I'm struck by the level of detail achieved through what I assume is etching. What can you tell me about this print’s significance? Curator: Let’s consider the labor invested in producing this image and the materials themselves. Etching allowed for relatively inexpensive reproduction. Who would have consumed this image? Consider the socio-economic implications of accessible art versus commissioned painting. Editor: So, it was made with etching so it could be affordable. I guess I was still stuck on thinking about it as just a picture. Curator: Exactly. The image isn't merely decorative; it's a product of its time, shaped by the means of its production and intended consumption. Editor: That gives me a new perspective. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure. Examining art through a material lens reveals so much more.