Where can I see Metamorphoses of the Day: Regrets, or Never till the Next Time?

Metamorphoses of the Day: Regrets, or Never till the Next Time is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Metamorphoses of the Day: Regrets, or Never till the Next Time?

Metamorphoses of the Day: Regrets, or Never till the Next Time is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Metamorphoses of the Day: Regrets, or Never till the Next Time

Metamorphoses of the Day: Regrets, or Never till the Next Time is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jean-Ignace-Isidore Grandville. It dates from 1829 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Metamorphoses of the Day: Regrets, or Never till the Next Time is a hand-colored lithograph created by Jean-Ignace-Isidore Grandville in 1829 on wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a street scene where humans and animals are hybridized, with characters having bird-like features. The title suggests a commentary on the varying behaviors of people throughout the day, while satirical advertisements for dubious remedies and treatments add to the humorous tone.

Technique & Style

The work is a lithograph, a printmaking technique that allows for mass production of images. Grandville's use of hand-coloring adds a layer of detail and vibrancy to the scene, which is characterized by its fantastical and satirical elements.