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: 36. 3cm
width: 27. 4cm
dimensions - image:
height: 25. 3cm
width: 17. 2cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 50cm
width: 40cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
signature - j. Grandville
letter - the metamorphoses of the day n°68
letter - great public rejoicing
inscription - lith. By langlumé
registration - at bulla, rue st jacques n°38, and at martinet, rue du coq
iconographic description:
a soldier on horseback with drawn saber enters a square fenced off with a wooden palisade. We can see a compact crowd on this square, most of the spectators are represented with bird heads and open wide beaks. Another horse-headed horseman is also present. Everyone witnesses a strange activity. In the center of the square, a flagpole is erected. Four people climb it, they have animal heads: bear, cat, monkey and squirrel. Themes / subjects / places represented:
social subject, customs, military (profession), anthropomorphic figure, party, show
mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 21–02–1986
institution: maison de balzac
inventory number: bal925(bv). Date: between 1828 and 1829.
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