A Man c. 19th century

Editor: This is "A Man" by Agostino Lauro. It depicts a figure in historical garb. It’s interesting how much texture Lauro achieves. What’s your take on this print? Curator: Looking at Lauro's "A Man," I'm drawn to consider how the artist’s labor and choices in materials—the paper, the ink, the printing process—shape the narrative of power embedded within. The material handling reflects, or maybe even challenges, established class structures of art production, don’t you think? Editor: That's a great point. I hadn't considered the production process so deeply. Thanks! Curator: It's all about questioning the means.