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Animals Admire Poster
Passers-by in the street inspect with a critical eye a poster for Grandvilles Metamorphoses du jour
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Media ID 595841
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1828 Admire Critical Humans Inspect Jour Metamorphoses Passers
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image from the Mary Evans Picture Library transports us back in time to the streets of Paris in 1828. In the photograph, a group of passers-by gather around a poster affixed to a wall, their critical eyes intently inspecting the intricate details of Grandville's "Metamorphoses du jour." The historical significance of this moment lies in the fact that Grandville's work, a series of satirical prints that transformed familiar figures into animals and other fantastical creatures, was a groundbreaking phenomenon in the world of art. The poster, titled "Metamorphoses du jour," was part of a larger body of work that Grandville created between 1837 and 1847. These prints, which often featured political and social commentary, were a sensation in Parisian society and attracted a wide audience. The passers-by in the photograph represent the curious and intrigued public, who were drawn to the whimsical and thought-provoking nature of Grandville's work. The poster itself is a testament to the skill and creativity of Grandville, with intricate line work and vivid colors that bring the animalistic transformations to life. The historical context of this image offers a glimpse into the world of 19th-century Parisian art and culture, where the boundaries between reality and fantasy were blurred and the imagination was celebrated. As we gaze upon this photograph, we are reminded of the power of art to captivate and inspire, and the enduring appeal of the fantastical and the transformative. The critical eyes of the passers-by in the image serve as a reminder of the importance of engaging with art and seeking out new perspectives, even as we continue to explore the rich and complex history of visual culture.
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