Aeddon spreekt met een herderin 1852 - 1902

Karel Frederik Bombled made this etching, "Aeddon Speaking with a Shepherdess," sometime in the 19th century. An etching is essentially a drawing incised into a metal plate with acid, then printed. Now, consider the implications of that process. Unlike a painting, which results in a unique object, an etching is made to be reproduced many times over. This immediately brings up questions of labor and class. Etchings allowed for the dissemination of images to a wider audience. They were often more affordable than paintings, and this democratization of art had profound implications for the art world. Bombled's choices—the light touch and the delicate lines—speak to the inherent qualities of the etching process. We see how the artist used these techniques and their reproducible qualities, to invite us into a world where art is more accessible, challenging traditional boundaries.