Fotoreproductie van tien schilderijen c. 1872 - 1882

This is a photographic reproduction of ten paintings, made by Johannes Jaeger sometime between 1832 and 1908. Printed on paper, this work offers a fascinating insight into the industrialization of art. The original paintings, undoubtedly unique and precious, are here rendered as multiples. Photography allowed for the mass dissemination of images, catering to a growing middle class with an appetite for art but without the means to acquire original works. Consider the labor involved: from the painter creating the original artwork, to the photographer capturing its image, to the printing process that made this reproduction possible. Each stage represents a different kind of work, a different skill set, and a different place in the burgeoning art market. The texture and weight of the paper itself speak to this shift, a departure from the heavy canvases and elaborate frames of traditional painting. By understanding the materials and processes involved in its creation, we can appreciate how this reproduction reflects a changing world, where art becomes increasingly accessible and intertwined with the forces of production and consumption.