Jean Jacques 1803 1847 Collection

Honore de Balzac, the most prolific of our authors, supported and crowned by women, 1839. Found in the Collection of Maison de Balzac

Les Metamorphoses du jour. L attente d un convive (The Metamorphoses of the day. Waiting for the guest), 1830. Found in the Collection of Maison de Balzac

Regne animal (Animal Kingdom). From La Caricature, 1833. Creator: Grandville
Regne animal (Animal Kingdom). From " La Caricature", 1833. Found in the Collection of Maison de Balzac

The People Delivered to the Vampire Taxes. From La Caricature, 1833. Creator
The People Delivered to the Vampire Taxes. From " La Caricature", 1833. Found in the Collection of Maison de Balzac

A Rentier and his wife, 1840. Creator: Grandville, Jean-Jacques (1803-1847)
A Rentier and his wife, 1840. Found in the Collection of Maison de Balzac

Rentier type, 1840. Creator: Grandville, Jean-Jacques (1803-1847)
Rentier type, 1840. Found in the Collection of Maison de Balzac

Steam Concert, 1844. Artist: Grandville, Jean-Jacques (1803-1847)
Steam Concert, 1844. From a private collection

The revelations of Ballet, 1840s. Artist: Grandville, Jean-Jacques (1803-1847)
The revelations of Ballet, 1840s. From a private collection

Womens Freedom of Dress, 1840s. Artist: Grandville, Jean-Jacques (1803-1847)
Womens Freedom of Dress, 1840s. From a private collection

The new Icarus, 1840s. Artist: Grandville, Jean-Jacques (1803-1847)
The new Icarus, 1840s. From a private collection

The Berlin Shadowplay, 1840s. Artist: Grandville, Jean-Jacques (1803-1847)
The Berlin Shadowplay, 1840s. From a private collection

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Jean-Jacques (1803-1847) was a talented artist and illustrator known for his satirical works during the 19th century. He gained recognition and support from renowned author Honore de Balzac, who considered him to be the most prolific of their time. In 1839, Jean-Jacques was honored by women who crowned him as a symbol of their admiration. One of his notable creations was "Les Metamorphoses du jour: L'attente d'un convive" (The Metamorphoses of the day: Waiting for a guest), which showcased his artistic prowess. Another remarkable piece called "Regne animal" (Animal Kingdom) depicted societal issues through caricatures published in La Caricature in 1833. Jean-Jacques's keen observations on society were evident in works like "The People Delivered to Vampire Taxes, " where he criticized oppressive taxation practices prevalent at that time. His illustrations also portrayed various social classes, such as the bourgeois rentier and his wife, highlighting the disparities within society. In addition to societal commentaries, Jean-Jacques explored themes like music and dance. His work titled "Steam Concert" captured the essence of musical performances during that era. Similarly, "The Revelations of Ballet" shed light on this art form's impact on society in the 1840s. Jean-Jacques also delved into women's fashion freedom with his illustration titled "Women's Freedom of Dress. " This artwork reflected changing attitudes towards clothing choices and challenged traditional norms prevailing at that time. His imaginative mind is further revealed through pieces like "The New Icarus, " which depicts an individual daringly reaching new heights but facing potential consequences. Additionally, he created captivating shadow plays with intricate details in artworks such as "The Berlin Shadowplay. " Finally, Jean-Jacques demonstrated his versatility by combining different forms of entertainment in pieces like "Instrumental Vocal and Phenomenal Concert.