{"product_id":"les-metamorphoses-du-jour-12","title":"Afraid of the Light by J.J. Grandville","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the pages of J.J. Grandville's satirical masterpiece 'Les Métamorphoses du Jour,' this delightful hand-colored plate presents a bat and an owl dressed as aristocratic figures of the mid-19th century. The caption, 'Les lumières leur font peur' (The lights frighten them), delivers Grandville's pointed commentary on reactionary elements of French society who feared the 'enlightenment' of progressive ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrandville, born Jean Ignace Isidore Gérard, revolutionized satirical illustration through his anthropomorphic animal characters, blending meticulous natural observation with sharp social critique. His influence extended far beyond France, inspiring artists from John Tenniel's Alice illustrations to the Surrealists who claimed him as a precursor. This plate, from the 1854 Gustave Havard edition published after the artist's death, showcases the careful hand coloring that brought his designs to vivid life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of French illustration, satirical art, or anyone who appreciates wit delivered with artistic elegance. The Gothic castle backdrop and swirling birds add atmospheric depth to this charming scene of creatures who prefer the comfort of darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5\" x 10.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e J.J. Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gérard)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44699235549299,"sku":"AP7231","price":56.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-04-04-11-23-07-01.jpg?v=1775337538","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/les-metamorphoses-du-jour-12","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}