Author(s):
grandville (nancy, 15–09–1803 - vanves, 17–03–1847), designer
bulla, joseph, editor
langlumé, pierre (poitiers, 1790 - 1830), designer-lithographer
other title: the metamorphoses of the day (title of the series)
production date: between 1828 and 1829
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts, print
name(s): print
materials and techniques: lithography
dimensions - artwork:
height: 26. 8cm
width: 35. 3cm
dimensions - picture:
height: 14. 3cm
width: 17. 8cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 50cm
width: 40cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
signature - j. Grandville
letter - the metamorphoses of the day n° 64
letter - go get some like that with your stupid face. Don't swallow me!
inscription - lith. By langlumé
registration - paris at bulla, rue st jacques n°38, and at martinet, rue du coq. Iconographic description:
two common women are chatting heatedly at a market stall. Both are represented with fish heads instead of their human faces. The most imposing, mouth open, leans with authority towards the smallest. She holds a fish in her hand, while the other carries a basket. Extract from métamorphoses du jour (editions gustave havard libraire, paris, 1854): "have you ever happened to make an excursion to the surroundings of the market, and enter the crowded ranks of the literary deities of the place? [. . . ] -hey, my little one, you're very proud today! excuse me! not fresh, the fish! you see that! well, always take it, and tell your mistress that the fee is overpriced!”
themes / subjects / places represented:
subject of society, customs, fish, market
mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 21–02–1986
institution: maison de balzac
inventory number: bal925(bs). Date: between 1828 and 1829.
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