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: 27. 1cm
width: 36. 7cm
dimensions - image:
height: 17. 4cm
width: 31. 8cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 50cm
width: 40cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
signature - j. Grandville
letter - the metamorphoses of the day n°71
letter - royal netherlands omnibus
inscription - lith. By langlumé
registration - at bulla, rue st jacques n°38, and at martinet, rue du coq. Registration - at valand, editor, rue de castiglione, n°6
iconographic description:
a strange vehicle, made up of an enormous whale skeleton mounted on wheels and pulled by four horses, takes passengers on board. These have human silhouette but are depicted with heads of various fish. They are dressed elegantly. A standard is stuck at the front of the cabin, we can read: "from place louis xv to the champs elysées". The driver brandishes his whip. Themes / subjects / places represented:
social subject, customs, fish, skeleton, carriage
mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 21–02–1986
institution: maison de balzac
inventory number: bal925(by). Date: between 1828 and 1829.
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