Author(s):
grandville (nancy, 15–09–1803 - vanves, 17–03–1847), designer
bulla, joseph
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: 27. 2cm
width: 36cm
dimensions - image:
height: 15. 6cm
width: 22cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 50cm
width: 40cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
signature - j. Grandville
letter - the metamorphoses of the day n°29
letter - everyone takes their pleasure where they find it
inscription - lith. By langlumé
registration - in paris at bulla, rue st jacques n°38 and at martinet rue du coq
iconographic description:
the scene takes place during a village festival. On the right in the background, a couple of young people, both represented with goat heads, are dancing. They are dressed in bloomers and a wide-brimmed hat for the boy, and a ribbon hat and a short skirt for the girl. On the left in the foreground a couple of beef-headed gentlemen are sitting at a table and drinking beer while drinking beer. One of the two men is seated on a plow equipped with his pack and his plowshare. Extract from métamorphoses du jour (published by gustave havard libraire, paris, 1854): "the time for plowing has passed; the twilight extends its shadows in the valley, revealed only by the quivering of its large trees; the river has shades of mourning like a widow; the heat subsides; it is time to indulge in rest, in rest which is the most innocent of all varieties of pleasure. Rest, for these two brave animals, is the fraternal chat between the smoke of the pipe and the foam of the hops, it is the half-drowsy reverie. Themes / subjects / places represented:
subject of society, customs, village, village festival - popular ball, labor
mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 21–02–1986
institution: maison de balzac
inventory number: bal925(ak). Date: between 1828 and 1829.
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