Burnt terre verte Possibly 18 - 34

Editor: Here we have "Burnt terre verte" made by F. Weber & Company, Inc. It seems to be pigment in a jar. I'm curious about the date on the label - May 18th, 1934. What does it tell us about art making and the value of materials? Curator: This unassuming jar of pigment speaks volumes about the industrialization of art. F. Weber & Co. mass-produced colors, transforming the artist’s role. How did this shift change art itself, and what labor went into the making of this pigment? Editor: That’s fascinating. It makes me think about where the pigment came from and how it was processed. Curator: Exactly! Consider the mines, the factories, the global trade networks all contributing to this "simple" material. It raises questions about authenticity and the artist's hand. Editor: I never would have thought about it that way, it gives a new perspective. Curator: Indeed. Examining materiality allows us to see art as a product of complex social and economic forces.