"JeanJacques Grandville (born Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard, 18031847) was a major French illustrator and caricaturist whose intricate, often fantastical drawings left a strong mark on the Romantic era. He became famous for his inventive use of anthropomorphism, giving human traits and gestures to animals, objects, and even plants. His illustrations appeared widely in satirical publications like La Caricature and Le Charivari, where he used whimsical imagery to critique society and politics under the July Monarchy."
"where he used whimsical imagery to critique society and politics under the July Monarchy. Among his most notable achievements are his illustrations for La Fontaine's Fables and his own graphic works such as Scenes de la vie privee et publique des animaux. Grandville's imaginative blending of human and animal worlds positioned him as an early influence on Surrealism and secured his place in 19thcentury visual culture. h/t: vintag.es"
JeanJacques Grandville (born Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard, 1803–1847) was a prominent French illustrator and caricaturist. He produced intricate, often fantastical drawings that left a strong mark on the Romantic era. He became known for inventive anthropomorphism, attributing human traits and gestures to animals, objects, and plants. His illustrations appeared widely in satirical publications such as La Caricature and Le Charivari, where whimsical imagery critiqued society and politics under the July Monarchy. Notable achievements include illustrations for La Fontaine's Fables and his own graphic works like Scenes de la vie privée et publique des animaux. His work anticipated Surrealist concerns and influenced 19th-century visual culture.
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