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J. J. Grandville


“Others find fault with the world as good God has made it, but, powerless to refashion it, they rest satisfied with railing at it; J.J. Grandville not only did not scoff at it, but even recreated one of his own.” -Alexander Dumas.


French artist Jean Ignace Isidore Gérard (13 September 1803 – 17 March 1847) continued the tradition started by his theatrical grandparents and artistic father when he also chose to publish his work under the name Grandville.  He moved to Paris when he was only 21 and became a a successful caricaturist.  He published his own lithographs, including Les Métamorphoses du Jour, and contributed work to L'Artiste , La Caricature and other publications.   He shifted to book illustration after politicians successfully censored political magazines, illustrating titles including Don Quixote, Gulliver's Travels and Robinson Crusoe.  

Creatures from Un Autre Monde by J J Grandville - www.anthroanimals.com
Woman as a plant by J. J. Grandville - www.anthroanimals.com
Illustration from Un Autre Monde by  J J Grandville - www.anthroanimals.com
Illustration from "Un Autre Monde"

The Art of J. J. Grandville
The Art of J. J. Grandville
Thanks to the University of Toronto and creators of archive.org, you can view a complete copy of  Grandville's art from The Private and Public Lives of Animals.   You can also view selected images from this volume on our  blog.  Grandville's work in Un Autre Monde inspired future generations of surrealists.
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  • Artists
    • Maurice Boulanger
    • Warwick Goble
    • J. J. Grandville
    • Helena Maguire
    • Peter Newell
    • J. S. Pughe
    • Sir John Tenniel
    • Arthur Thiele
    • Louis Wain >
      • Louis Wain - His Early Works
  • Animals
    • Birds
    • Cats >
      • Vintage Anthropomorphic Cat Art
    • Dogs
    • Pigs
    • Rabbits
    • Other Anthropomorphic Animals
  • Art Projects
    • Anthropomorphic Composites
  • THE IMAGINATION BLOG
  • Shop
    • Anthropomorphic Shirts and Dresses >
      • Women's Chiffon Tops
      • Women's All-Over-Print Tank Tops
      • Unisex All-Over-Print Tank Tops
    • Anthropomorphic Art Prints
    • Animal Note Cards
    • Anthropomorphic Holiday Cards
    • Animal Tote Bags >
      • Reusable Foldable Grocery Bags
    • Customizable Business Cards
  • Contact
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