Landscape c. 18th century

Editor: This is Alois Senefelder's "Landscape," created using lithography. The intricate details give it a somewhat nostalgic feel. What social and political statements might Senefelder have been making through landscape? Curator: Consider Senefelder's invention of lithography itself as a democratizing force in art. The ability to reproduce images cheaply and widely had radical potential. How might this landscape reflect, or perhaps critique, the established power structures of his time? Editor: So, the medium itself becomes part of the message, challenging traditional art hierarchies? Curator: Precisely. The landscape, often a symbol of ownership and control, is now accessible through mass production. Food for thought, isn't it? Editor: It definitely is. I hadn't considered the lithography process itself as a statement.