Procession at Rapperschwyl, Switzerland c. 19th century

Editor: Here we have Jean Gaston Coindre's "Procession at Rapperschwyl, Switzerland", created with etching. I'm struck by how the procession seems to emerge directly from the architecture. What can you tell me about this work? Curator: This etching offers a compelling look into the means of production of imagery for mass consumption. Notice the labor-intensive process of etching, allowing for reproduction and dissemination of this image of a Swiss town and its customs. How does the materiality of the print influence your understanding of the event itself? Editor: It makes it seem more accessible, less formal than a painting might. I'm starting to see how the process shapes our view. Thanks! Curator: Indeed. It underscores the democratization of art through reproducible media.