Journey for Eternity, No. 3 by J. J. Grandville

Journey for Eternity, No. 3 1834 - 1844

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drawing, coloured-pencil, print

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drawing

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coloured-pencil

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water colours

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print

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caricature

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landscape

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coloured pencil

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romanticism

J. J. Grandville's "Journey for Eternity, No. 3" (1834-1844) is a satirical lithograph depicting a skeletal figure in a military uniform, representing death, leading a man towards the afterlife. Grandville was known for his grotesque and humorous illustrations, often using allegory and social commentary. The scene's stark contrast between the living and the dead is a poignant reminder of mortality. The artwork is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.

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