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Chatte se defendant a un tribunal constitue d une licorne, d un chat
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Chatte se defendant a un tribunal constitue d une licorne, d un chat
DUV4212237 Chatte se defendant a un tribunal constitue d une licorne, d un chat, d un chien et d un loup. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville. Gravure signee Breviere dans la partie intitulee " Peines de cour d une chatte anglaise" ecrit par Honore de Balzac in " Scenes de la vie privee et publique des animaux". Paris, J. Hetzel et Paulin, 1842. Etudes de moeurs contemporaines publiees sous la direction de P.-J. Stahl by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chatte se defendant a un tribunal constitue d une licorne, d un chat, d un chien et d un loup. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville (ou J.J. Grandville, pseudonyme de Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard, 1803-1847). Gravure signee Breviere dans la partie intitulee " Peines de cour d une chatte anglaise" ecrit par Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) in " Scenes de la vie privee et publique des animaux". Paris, J. Hetzel et Paulin, 1842. Etudes de moeurs contemporaines publiees sous la direction de P.-J. Stahl (pseudo de Pierre-Jules ou Pierre Jules Hetzel, 1814-1886)); Photo eDuvallon; French, out of copyright
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Anthropomorphisme Chat Chien Encrier Francaise Juge Licorne Livre Loup Moeurs Papier Perruque Plume Societe Tribunal Duvallon Francais Justice
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This print captures a unique scene from the 19th century book "Scenes de la vie privee et publique des animaux" by Honore de Balzac. In this particular illustration, we see a cat defending itself in a courtroom filled with unusual characters - a unicorn, another cat, a dog, and a wolf. The intricate vignettes are beautifully illustrated by JJ Granville (also known as J. J. Grandville), who was renowned for his imaginative and detailed artwork. The print showcases the absurdity of the situation as animals take on human roles within the judicial system. It is an intriguing commentary on society's tendency to anthropomorphize animals and assign them human characteristics. The engraving is signed by Breviere and is part of the section titled "Peines de cour d'une chatte anglaise" which translates to "Court Punishments of an English Cat". This adds depth to the image, suggesting that it may be depicting some sort of trial or legal proceedings involving these animal characters. Overall, this fascinating piece offers viewers an opportunity to reflect on our relationship with animals and how they have been portrayed throughout history. It serves as both entertainment and social commentary, making it an excellent addition to any art collection or study of animal symbolism in literature.
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