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Drawing · Animals · Ideas & imagination · Catalog HV6GFSHO
Jean-Jacques Grandville (French, 1803–1847) · 1835
J. J. Grandville carefully drew this group of insects dancing and playing musical instruments so that they are both true to nature and a satirical representation of contemporary society. They stand on their hind legs, and their closed wings echo the silhouettes of the dresses and coats common in 1800s fashion. One of the best-known illustrators from the early 1800s, Grandville was recognized for his fantastical illustrations, often featuring animals acting like humans. This d
Johannes Bronckhorst (Netherlands, 1648–1727)
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