Reproductie naar een foto, schilderij, tekening of prent c. 1860 - 1915

This reproduction of a photograph, painting, drawing or print, presents an urban landscape rendered in muted tones. The artist, or more likely the artisan, has translated the original image using lithography, a printmaking technique dependent on the chemical repulsion of oil and water. The texture of the lithographic stone, combined with the greasy crayon, lends the image a soft, almost dreamlike quality. Look closely, and you'll see how the subtle gradations of tone create depth and atmosphere, evoking a sense of place and time. The choice of lithography speaks to its origins in mass production, making images accessible to a wider audience. This process democratizes art, moving it beyond unique, hand-crafted objects to reproducible commodities. Ultimately, this work challenges the traditional hierarchy between fine art and craft. By embracing reproducibility, it becomes a powerful document, reflecting the social and cultural landscape of its time.