GRANDVILLE, J.J. (1803-1847). Carte Vivante du Restaurateur. [Paris: Aubert, Galerie Vero Dodat, ca 1830-1835).
2o (280 x 365 mm). 12 hand-colored engraved plates. (Some light marginal spotting.) Loose as issued in early blue paper wrapper; modern quarter morocco folding case. Provenance: F.F. Hofbibliothek (stamp on verso of each plate).
FIRST EDITION of this rare set of plates by Grandville. Each of the 12 numbered plates depicts different characters dining. Their stance, expression, or shape reflects their chosen dish, and Grandville creates a social satire by relating the choice of dish to the location of the restaurant in which the character is dining.
GRANDVILLE, J.J. (1803-1847). Carte Vivante du Restaurateur. [Paris: Aubert, Galerie Vero Dodat, ca 1830-1835).
2o (280 x 365 mm). 12 hand-colored engraved plates. (Some light marginal spotting.) Loose as issued in early blue paper wrapper; modern quarter morocco folding case. Provenance: F.F. Hofbibliothek (stamp on verso of each plate).
FIRST EDITION of this rare set of plates by Grandville. Each of the 12 numbered plates depicts different characters dining. Their stance, expression, or shape reflects their chosen dish, and Grandville creates a social satire by relating the choice of dish to the location of the restaurant in which the character is dining.
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