Chap. XVII: Il faut faire une Fin! Je l'épouse (It must end! I am married) 1824

This print, "Chap. XVII: Il faut faire une Fin! Je l'épouse" was made by Victor Adam in the mid-19th century. It is a lithograph, which means it was made by drawing on a flat stone with a greasy crayon, treating the stone with chemicals, and then printing from the surface. The lithographic process was a relatively new technology at the time, allowing for the mass production of images. This had a big impact on the dissemination of visual culture. Prints like this one could be made quickly and cheaply, making them accessible to a wider audience. The image itself is a commentary on the social institution of marriage, portraying a transaction between two people. The artist's choice of lithography as a medium is significant, as it speaks to the democratization of art and the rise of consumer culture. The print embodies a moment in time when artistic production became intertwined with the wider social issues of class, labor, and consumption. This reminds us that even seemingly simple images are deeply embedded in their historical moment.