Gezicht op het laboratorium van de Koninklijke Technische Hogeschool Charlottenburg before 1890

This photographic print, 'Gezicht op het laboratorium van de Koninklijke Technische Hogeschool Charlottenburg', captures a view of the Royal Technical University of Charlottenburg's laboratory. The print was made using a negative by E. Vogel, and a light print by J.B. Obernetter, Munich. This photomechanical process allowed for the relatively easy and inexpensive reproduction of images, making knowledge and information more accessible during the period. The texture of the print itself, achieved through the light-printing process, adds a tactile dimension to the image. The photograph emphasizes the relationship between the built environment and the surrounding park. The image, mass-produced through photographic means, reflects the growing importance of technology and the increasing accessibility of information. Paying attention to materials, making, and context, we can see that this work challenges traditional distinctions between fine art and craft.