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: 26. 6cm
width: 35. 9cm
dimensions - picture:
height: 17. 4cm
width: 21cm
dimensions - mounting:
height: 50cm
width: 40cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
signature - j. Grandville
letter - the metamorphoses of the day n°53
letter - you persist in playing with monsieur, you see clearly that he turns the king over with each move
registration - at bulla, rue st jacques n°38, and at martinet, rue du coq. Inscription - lith. By langlumé
iconographic description:
the scene takes place during a social evening. Two men are playing cards seated at a table covered with a thick tablecloth and an imposing oil lamp. The player on the left has the head of a fox while the player on the right has the head of an old dog. The latter's wife stands behind him, she has a goat's head wearing an extravagant hat. In the background, two people are talking. The seated lady has the head of a monkey and the elegantly dressed standing man has the head of a peacock. Extract from métamorphoses du jour (editions gustave havard libraire, paris, 1854): "if you are so much as to cheat at the game, do it with spirit, what the hell! [. . . ] the wife of this stubborn old poodle, a good fool's paste, the obligatory target of the tricks of her rascally opponent, comes to denounce the merry-go-round"
themes / subjects / places represented:
card game, fox, dog, goat, cheater
mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 21–02–1986
institution: maison de balzac
inventory number: bal925(bj). Date: Entre 1828 et 1829.
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