J.J Grandville - The Bird Wedding

Jean Ignace Isidore Gérard (Also known as Grandville) (1803-1847)

Title: The Bird Wedding

oil on canvas put on wood panel
canvas dimensions 6.29 x 8.26 inches (16 x 21 cm)
frame 8.66 x 10.62 inches (22 x 27 cm)
signed J.J Grandville

Provenance:
A Private Collection Germany; Stockholms Auktionsverk lot 1786605,
21-08-30, As Jean Ignace Isidore Grandville - Bird Wedding.

The art of J.J Grandville can be described as the beginning of Surrealism; in fact, Surrealist artists such as André Breton and Georges Bataille recognised Grandville as a significant precursor and inspiration for the movement. Grandville was a caricaturist artist famous for his illustrations, which often depicted animals or plants in different kinds of human activities. He died young, at forty-three, but in his short life, his work ranged across the entire spectrum of graphic art, from political caricature to book illustration. His oeuvre consists almost exclusively of drawings on paper; this oil on canvas depicting a Bird Wedding can be seen as a rare piece by the artist. It is not known what the purpose of the painting is but Grandville enjoyed experimenting in different styles, which this artwork is a testament to his creative genius.

Condition report:

Restored by professional art conservator 2021, there is small craquelure in the canvas and retouchings in several areas, please contact us for a complete CR. The frame is included in the price.