Landscape, Remarque: Snake 1892 - 1893

Editor: This is Charles-Marie Dulac's "Landscape, Remarque: Snake," made with etching. The texture of the clouds and the foliage is so captivating. What strikes you most about this piece? Curator: I'm drawn to the labor involved in etching, the repetitive action of scoring that plate. Notice the small snake detail—a subtle nod to the means of production, perhaps? Was it a studio joke, an apprentice’s mark? These material choices, and the physical act of creation, shape our experience. Editor: That's a fascinating point. I hadn't considered the role of labor so directly. Curator: Considering the social context, the market for prints, and the artist's relationship to his materials allows us to move beyond a purely aesthetic interpretation. Editor: I'll definitely look at etching differently now!