Author(s):
grandville (nancy, 15–09–1803 - vanves, 17–03–1847), designer
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. 8cm
width: 35. 8cm
dimensions - picture:
height: 15. 8cm
width: 19. 5cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 50cm
width: 40cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
signature - j. Granville
letter - the metamorphoses of the day n°19
letter - the recruiter or the white slave trade
inscription - lith. By langlumé
registration - at bulla, rue st jacques n°38, and at martinet, rue du coq
iconographic description:
a recruitment scene to join the army. Five characters are represented. On the left, two men with dog heads are the recruiters, one takes the measurements of an applicant, while the other observes. On the right, three young people with sheep's heads are waiting to also be examined. They are dressed like a peasant: wide-brimmed hat, vest with two rows of buttons. Extract from métamorphoses du jour (editions gustave havard libraire, paris, 1854): "our three conscripts had the desired height and constitution. Besides, in those days, we were not difficult! they left. I don't know if they became acquainted with glory, but it seems that they continued to experience the cold iron [. . . ] war is a slaughterhouse in detail and in detail. Themes / subjects / places represented:
subject of society, morals, dog, sheep, military (profession), enlistment - conscription
mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 21–02–1986
institution: maison de balzac
inventory number: bal925(x). Date: Entre 1828 et 1829.
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