#J.J. Grandville

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Les fleurs animées by J. J. Grandville, 1847, from The New York Public Library.

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Illustration by J.J. Grandville for Emile de La Bédollière's "The Memoirs of a Crocodile" from Scènes de la vie privée et publique des animaux.

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J.J. Grandville - France delivered to the Ravens of all species, “La Caricature”, #50, 1831.

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Pomegranate

J. J. Grandville’s Illustrations from The Flowers Personified (1849)

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" Que diable, Monsieur, on ne recule pas comme ça."

Les Métamorphoses du Jour, 1829. J.J. Grandville

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She’s an auk! The short story it accompanies is Vie et Opinions Philosophiques d’un Pingouin, “Life and Philosophical Opinions of an Auk”.

Yes, auk in French is pingouin, while penguin is manchot. Language!

A beautiful penguin. Vie privée et publique des animaux. 1868. J.J. Grandville, illustrator. 

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My full piece for @novaandmali “Classics...but make it Gay!” Volume 3!

I am so glad I was able to participate in the Final Volume! 

This is my interpretation of "Les Nébuleuses" by J.J Grandville!

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Absolutely extraordinary illustrations from Les Etoiles: Derniere Feerie by J.J. Grandville (1803-1847) !!!

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The brilliant J.J. Grandville, a rich source of anthropomorphic art. Scènes de la vie privée et publique des animaux, 1842. 

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J.J. Grandville

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"I’m knitting with only one needle

Unraveling fast, it’s true

I’m driving only three wheels these days

But my dear, how about you?"

👉 Today - March 4th, 1991 - Queen Story!

Queen released 38th single “I'm Going Slightly Mad”/“Lost Opportunity", in the UK (from 'Innuendo' album)

- "I'm Going Slightly Mad”

Written by Freddie Mercury

- “Lost Opportunity" written by Brian May in 1990 and recorded in January 1991 at Mountain Studios in just one take. Bluesy track that features Brian on vocals.

🔸Album

Design Richard Gray

Engineer David Richards

Film Director Hannes Rossacher, Rudi Dolezal

Illustration J.J. Grandville

Producer David Richards, Queen

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Journey for Eternity, from , Les Metamorphoses du Jour by J.J. Grandville

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chic, do pré-surrealista francês, o ilustrador j.j. grandville (1803-1847)

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Marguerite

J. J. Grandville’s Illustrations from The Flowers Personified (1849)

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"Crime and Expiation", J.J. Grandville, 1847