{"product_id":"les-metamorphoses-du-jour-35","title":"A Lawful Marriage by J.J. Grandville","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis delightful hand-colored plate from J.J. Grandville's celebrated 'Les Métamorphoses du Jour' offers a witty commentary on bourgeois marriage in mid-nineteenth century France. Plate XXXIII, titled 'Un mariage suivant les lois' (A Marriage According to the Laws), depicts a duck husband contentedly fishing at a lake while his elaborately dressed goose wife lounges nearby, surrounded by romantic novels and a decorative lyre, the symbols of idle gentility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrandville (1803-1847) pioneered the anthropomorphic satire that would later influence John Tenniel's illustrations for 'Alice in Wonderland' and countless other artists. His ability to capture human foibles through animal characters remains unmatched, and this scene perfectly encapsulates his sharp observational wit. The gentle hand-coloring, dominated by the wife's magnificent pink gown and feathered hat, brings warmth to the social critique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the 1854 posthumous edition published by Gustave Havard in Paris, this print represents both important art history and accessible charm. A standout piece for collectors of French illustration, satirical art, or anyone who appreciates the timeless comedy of domestic life.\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":44903055065203,"sku":"AP7553","price":48.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-04-28-13-56-04-01.jpg?v=1777411997","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/les-metamorphoses-du-jour-35","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}