Grandville Collection

Humanised turkey in the role of a banker
A humanised turkey dressed in a suit, cast in the role of a fat banker, surrounded by bags of money

Humanised elephant in the role of a bon viveur
A humanised elephant, wearing waistcoat, trousers and tailcoat, cast in the role of a bon viveur, with corks popping out of wine bottles behind him

Humanized animals illustrations: Lion smoking with cub

Humanized animals illustrations: Female dog

What do you think of the expedition? from Metamorphoses of the Day, 1829

Grandville / Comet
The peregrinations of a comet

Charles Francois Grandin Grandville and Lisimon in Le Glorieux by Nericault Destouches, Theatre Francais, 1824
FLO4606852 Charles Francois Grandin Grandville and Lisimon in Le Glorieux by Nericault Destouches, Theatre Francais, 1824. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Le portrait s'acheva en dépit de leurs remonstrances, 1842. Creator: Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard
Le portrait s'acheva en depit de leurs remonstrances, 1842. (The portrait was completed despite their remonstrances) - monkey artist with birds

19th Century 1840 1842 Animal Animals Barcelona
19th, Century, 1840, 1842, animal, animals, Barcelona, caricature, caricaturist, Catalonia, colored, contemporary, Age, death, edited, engraving, France, french, Grandville, group, hat, Hetzel

JJ Grandville Pseudonym Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard
JJ, Grandville, pseudonym, Jean, Ignace, Isidore, Gerard, 1803, 1847, French, caricaturist, private, public, life, animals, Satire, society, 1840, through, eyes, Satiric, lithography, Paris, edited

Our Lady of Nazare Church (Largo Nossa Senhora da Nazare). Our Lady of Sorrows. Portugal
7135933 Our Lady of Nazare Church (Largo Nossa Senhora da Nazare). Our Lady of Sorrows. Portugal.; ePascal Deloche/Godong; out of copyright

And in this suit for seperation, gentlemen, observe two things from Metamorphoses of the Day, 1829

Nenuphar, from Les Fleurs Animees, 1847. Creator: Charles-Michel Geoffroy
Nenuphar, from Les Fleurs Animees, 1847

Mythological Gallery: Judgement of Paris, ca. 1829-31. Creator: Pierre Langlumé
Mythological Gallery: Judgement of Paris, ca. 1829-31

More than once, while leaving the masked ball Mr. de *** was arrested by the patrol officers from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

Les Fleurs Animees, Title Page, 1847. Creator: Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard
Les Fleurs Animees, Title Page, 1847

Illustration in Jerome Paturot, by Louis Reybaud, Paris, 1846, ca. 1846

I was in too much need of an omnibus, but as soon as it starts raining, they all seem to disappear as if by magic. from the Little Miseries of Human Life, 1843

I tried to escape from this philological discussion. from the Little Miseries of Human Life, 1843

I was ignominiously arrested from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

Clown from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836. Creator: John Thompson
Clown from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836

Having said that, this poor invalid gives us a curtsy, and goes hobbling off from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

Friends, the wise one places his glory in eating well from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

Brennus from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836. Creators: Auguste Raffet
Brennus from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836

As soon as I set foot on the island... from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

He tells us: don t cry, Act! from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

An Old Butterfly from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

All of the wolves are brothers from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

Again, Madame, whether you do or do not want to divorce, you are perfectly free, 1832

After, in came the body of guards armed with terrible stings from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

After accepting a glass of sweet water, the illustrious orator descends from the platform from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

Fortune from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836. Creator: J Constantine Beneworth
Fortune from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836

A very well put insect and beautiful dancer from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

Did anyone ever forgive an awkward visit? from the Little Miseries of Human Life, 1843

Daughter of the People from The Songs of Beranger, 1829

Crown of Cornflowers from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836

Capucine, from Les Fleurs Animees, 1820-70. 1820-70
Capucine, from Les Fleurs Animees, 1820-70

Gotton from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836. Creator
Gotton from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836

France Delivered to the Crows, 1831. Creator: Delaporte
France Delivered to the Crows, 1831

Vocal Concert from Metamorphoses of the Day, 1829. Creator: Pierre Langlumé
Vocal Concert from Metamorphoses of the Day, 1829

The Suspended Congress, ca. 1829. Creator: Pierre Langlumé
The Suspended Congress, ca. 1829

Letter Written from Alger, ca. 1835. Creator: Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard
Letter Written from Alger, ca. 1835

Leftovers from the Little Miseries of Human Life, 1843. Creator: Quichon
Leftovers from the Little Miseries of Human Life, 1843

Pervenche Dessechee, from Les Fleurs Animees, 1847. 1847
Pervenche Dessechee, from Les Fleurs Animees, 1847

Passing Young Girls from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836

What do you say about the butterfly hunt? from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

This protest was stifled by the noise of private conversations from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

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"Grandville: A Whimsical World of Humanized Animals and Artistic Delights" Step into the enchanting world of Grandville, where animals take on human roles and captivate our imagination. In "The Blackbird Song, c. 1908, " a mesmerizing oil painting on canvas, we witness a humanised turkey donning the attire of a banker, challenging societal norms with its unexpected elegance. But that's not all - an elephant graces us with its presence in the role of a bon viveur. With sophistication and charm, this gentle giant breaks barriers as it indulges in life's pleasures alongside humans. Grandville's illustrations further transport us to this extraordinary realm. In one captivating piece, we see a lion smoking while tenderly bonding with its cub - an endearing display of familial love amidst unconventional circumstances. And who could forget the female dog illustration? Radiating strength and grace, she defies expectations by embracing her femininity while exuding confidence. In "What do you think of the expedition?" from Metamorphoses of the Day (1829), Grandville invites us to ponder upon his artistic vision. The fusion between reality and fantasy is beautifully portrayed as animals embark on daring adventures akin to those undertaken by humans themselves. The name Grandville itself carries historical significance; it serves as both a pseudonym for Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard (also known as JJ Grandville) and represents his remarkable body of work spanning various mediums such as paintings and illustrations. A bird takes center stage in another masterpiece by Grandville - its humanized form capturing our attention through intricate details that blur boundaries between species. Travel back to 19th-century Barcelona through animal-themed art created between 1840-1842. These timeless pieces showcase Grandville's ability to capture emotions within each stroke, leaving viewers spellbound by their depth and complexity.