Premium Framed Print : Illustration for the series, Les Metamorphoses du jour, by Jean Ignace Gerard (1803-1847), French caricaturist. 19th century (engraving)

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Illustration for the series, Les Metamorphoses du jour, by Jean Ignace Gerard (1803-1847), French caricaturist. 19th century (engraving)

5669571 Illustration for the series, Les Metamorphoses du jour, by Jean Ignace Gerard (1803-1847), French caricaturist. 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: The work which first established his fame was Les Metamorphoses du jour (The Metamorphoses of the day), 1828-29, a series of seventy scenes in which individuals with the bodies of men and faces of animals are made to play a human comedy. These drawings are remarkable for the extraordinary skill with which human characteristics are represented in animal facial features.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38286588

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

1820s Anthropomorphic Anthropomorphism Caricaturist Comedy Facial Features Series

14"x18" Premium Frame

Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" 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 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")

Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" 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.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving is part of the renowned series, Les Metamorphoses du jour, by French caricaturist Jean Ignace Gerard. Created in the 19th century, these illustrations showcase Gerard's exceptional talent for blending human characteristics with animal features to create a whimsical and satirical human comedy. The intricate details and skillful execution of each scene in this series are truly remarkable. The faces of animals seamlessly integrated onto the bodies of men bring a unique perspective to the viewer, inviting them into a world where anthropomorphism reigns supreme. Gerard's ability to capture human emotions and expressions through his anthropomorphic creations is nothing short of extraordinary. Each illustration tells a story, drawing viewers in with its colorful and dynamic composition. As one delves deeper into this series, they will discover a rich tapestry of characters and scenarios that reflect both the humor and complexity of human nature. Through his artistry, Gerard invites us to ponder our own place in the world as we witness these fantastical transformations unfold before our eyes. This print serves as a timeless reminder of Gerard's enduring legacy as a master caricaturist whose work continues to captivate audiences centuries later.

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