{"product_id":"les-metamorphoses-du-jour-19","title":"Hurry Up, Slowpoke by J.J. Grandville","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis enchanting hand-colored lithograph from J.J. Grandville's celebrated series 'Les Métamorphoses du Jour' transforms a domestic scene into pointed social commentary. A greyhound-headed lady in pink silk demands water from her servant, a bowing snail-headed figure who literally cannot move any faster. The visual pun on 'lambin' (slowpoke) demonstrates Grandville's genius for translating human foibles into animal form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted by J. Claye for the 1854 Gustave Havard edition, this plate showcases the delicate hand-coloring that distinguished quality illustrated books of the period. The composition balances sharp satirical observation with genuine artistic refinement, from the carefully rendered fabrics to the expressive animal physiognomies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrandville's anthropomorphic illustrations influenced generations of artists, from the Surrealists to modern graphic novelists. This Plate XX captures his singular ability to make viewers laugh while recognizing uncomfortable truths about class and human nature. A standout piece for collectors of French illustration and nineteenth century satire.\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":44903022854259,"sku":"AP7537","price":43.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-04-28-13-49-58-01.jpg?v=1777410696","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/les-metamorphoses-du-jour-19","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}