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: 28cm
width: 36cm
dimensions - picture:
height: 15cm
width: 18. 8cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 50cm
width: 40cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
signature - j. Grandville
letter - metamorphoses of the day n°23
letter - recess
inscription - lith. By langlumé
registration - paris at bulla, rue st jacques n°38, and at martinet, rue du coq. Iconographic description:
in a schoolyard, a supervisor, his hands clasped behind his back holding a flogger, passes between the dissipated students. The supervisor has the face of a turkey. Behind him, a child with the head of a monkey is having fun twisting the straps of his swift. In front of him, two children, one with the head of a squirrel and the other with the head of a frog, are playing leapfrog. A child with a porcine head urinates in a hat. Extract from métamorphoses du jour (published by gustave havard libraire, paris, 1854): "it is at recess time that we must study these miniature men who call themselves schoolchildren, if we want to realize their tastes, their instincts, their character, i would even say their vocation. [. . . ] if recess is a relaxation for the students, on the other hand it's hard work for the supervisors, for the pawns, as they say in university slang. "
themes / subjects / places represented:
social subject, morals, school, turkey, monkey, frog, squirrel, wild boar, game - toy, whip, school discipline
mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 21–02–1986
institution: maison de balzac
inventory number: bal925(ab). Date: Entre 1828 et 1829.
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