Bust of a Cross Old Woman by Jean Jacques de Boissieu

Bust of a Cross Old Woman 1770

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Dimensions: Sheet: 23.7 × 18.2 cm (9 5/16 × 7 3/16 in.)

Copyright: CC0 1.0

Editor: This is Jean Jacques de Boissieu’s "Bust of a Cross Old Woman". I’m immediately drawn to the intricate lines; you can almost feel the texture of her shawl. What can you tell me about the artistic process that shaped this image? Curator: Notice the etching technique. It's crucial. Boissieu's labor-intensive process emphasizes the material reality of art production. How does this contrast with the romantic ideal of artistic genius, detached from physical work? Editor: I see what you mean! It makes me think about the societal value placed on different kinds of labor, then and now. Thanks! Curator: Precisely. Considering the paper quality and ink too, we begin to understand the art market of Boissieu's time. Fascinating, isn't it?

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