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: 18cm
width: 28cm
dimensions - picture:
height: 15. 1cm
width: 23. 5cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 50cm
width: 40cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
signature - j. Grandville
letter - metamorphoses of the day n°60
letter - forward four
inscription - lith. By langlumé
iconographic description:
the scene takes place during a popular ball in a village hall. On the right on a platform several musicians play the tuba, the violin, the trumpet, they are represented with animal heads: monkey, pig. In the room, the dancers are bourgeois women wearing extravagant hats. The dancers are either dressed in costumes or military uniforms. Some are thrown into a sort of peasant dance, others watch the dances on the sides of the dance floor. They all have animal heads: dogs of various species, exotic birds. Themes / subjects / places represented:
social subject, morals, dog, bird, dance, ball
mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 21–02–1986
institution: maison de balzac
inventory number: bal925(op). Date: between 1828 and 1829.
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