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This print by Albert Christ-Janer uses lithography, a process that relies on the contrast between oily and water-based substances. The artist likely drew his composition on a stone or metal plate using a greasy crayon or ink. The plate is then treated so that the image area attracts ink, while the non-image areas repel it. When printed, the ink adheres only to the drawn marks, transferring the design onto paper. The result is a flat surface with a rich, velvety texture. The lithographic process democratized printmaking, allowing for greater accessibility and mass production of images. This print, with its depiction of landscape, invites us to consider how the artist’s hand and the mechanical process of lithography intersect to shape our understanding of nature and art. It challenges us to think about the cultural and social implications embedded in both the image and its means of production.