Author(s):
grandville (nancy, 15–09–1803 - vanves, 17–03–1847), designer-lithographer
delaporte, victor hippolyte (29–01–1804), printer-lithographer
aubert (printer, lithographer, editor), editor
other title: the moral, religious, literary and scenic caricature (title of the whole)
production date: in 1831
type(s) of object(s): manuscripts, printed matter, binding
name(s): periodical illustration
materials and techniques: lithography
dimensions - artwork:
height: 27cm
width: 35. 6cm
dimensions - image:
height: 19cm
width: 26cm
description:
ht plate published in the moral, religious, literary and scenic caricature, volume 2, june 9, 1831, (plate no. 63)
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
inscription - title at bottom center: “spit in the air it will land back on your nose”; indications: top to left: “the caricature”, top to center: “(journal)”, top to right: “n°63. »
inscription - in the letter: “lith. By delaporte sr de langlumé” [printer], “we subscribe to aubert, véro dodat gallery. » [editor]
iconographic description:
an elephant rides on a goat. He spouts a jet of water from his trunk to disperse demonstrators. But it is a failure since the water falls on him. In the background on the left, the crowd rushing by, and to the right, members of the national guard (with goat heads). Allusion to the episode of lobau dispersing bonapartist demonstrators in may 1831 with fire hoses. The blade of his sword seems to be replaced here by a clyster syringe. The explanation of pl. Lists the types of people who despise republican values and predicts a backlash for them one day. These offenses against the republic are not gratuitous and will be punished one day. Mode of acquisition: retrospective registration
date of acquisition: 20–02–2013
institution: maison de balzac. Date: En 1831.
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