Antique Print-GRANDVILLE-SATIRICAL-COURTROOM-CARICATURE-Grandville-1843

Antique Print-GRANDVILLE-SATIRICAL-COURTROOM-CARICATURE-Grandville-1843

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€75.00

‘2E DESSIN DE LA SOUSCRIPTION MENSUELLE / SUR MON HONNEUR ET SUR MA CONSCIENCE / DEVANT DIEU ET DEVANT LES HOMMES […].’

– Large satirical courtroom scene filled with politicians, judges, and spectators. The exaggerated characters display dramatic expressions and gestures, reflecting political turmoil. A crucifix labeled “Republique” looms over the court, hinting at the intersection of politics and religion. The scene is a critique of governance and justice in 19th-century France, published by Aubert and printed by Becquet.

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SKU: PICTURA-06164 Categories: , Tag:

Description

Medium: Lithograph on wove (vellin) paper.

Sheet size: 52.8 x 35.2 cm (20.79 x 13.86 inch). Image size: 52.8 x 35.2 cm. (20.79 x 13.86 inch).

Condition: very good, given age. Some minor handling marks and light foxing, but overall well-preserved with strong impressions. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

GRANDVILLE, COURTROOM SATIRE, CARICATURE, POLITICAL SATIRE, 19TH-CENTURY LITHOGRAPH, FRENCH JUSTICE, REPUBLIC, AUBERT, BECQUET, POLITICAL HYPOCRISY | EXPO-503 (SATIRE)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Published by Aubert, printed by Becquet.

Biography engraver: Jean Ignace Isidore G?rard, known as Grandville (1803?1847), was a French caricaturist and illustrator famous for his satirical works and anthropomorphic depictions of social and political themes.

Additional information

Dimensions 35 × 52 × 1 cm

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