{"product_id":"les-metamorphoses-du-jour-16","title":"Pardon, Sir by J.J. Grandville","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis delightful hand-colored plate from J.J. Grandville's seminal work \"Les Métamorphoses du Jour\" captures the French master's genius for social satire through anthropomorphic imagery. A well-dressed crocodile interrupts a wolf's dinner while a dog servant scurries away: the scene skewers bourgeois dining pretensions with wit that remains remarkably fresh. The caption translates to \"Pardon, Sir; but I was told I could always find you here at this hour.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrandville (1803-1847) was among the most influential illustrators of the nineteenth century, his fantastical human-animal hybrids presaging surrealism by nearly a century. His work directly influenced John Tenniel's Alice illustrations and even early Disney animation. This plate comes from the 1854 posthumous edition published by Gustave Havard in Paris, with engraving by Trichon and typography by the esteemed J. Claye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe delicate hand-coloring brings Grandville's satirical vision to vivid life, from the crocodile's green frock coat to the wolf's distinguished blue jacket with red waistcoat. A sophisticated addition to any collection of French illustration or satirical art.\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":44699235811443,"sku":"AP7235","price":43.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-04-04-11-24-42-01.jpg?v=1775337581","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/les-metamorphoses-du-jour-16","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}