"The Old Flag" from The Complete Works of Béranger 1836
jjgrandville
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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ink paper printed
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personal sketchbook
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coloured pencil
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
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historical font
"The Old Flag" (1836) is a lithograph by French artist J.J. Grandville. The artwork depicts a man kneeling in front of a bed, his head resting on the shoulder of the figure lying in bed. This illustration is from the *Complete Works of Béranger* and the title translates to "The Old Flag" suggesting a commentary on political turmoil and the legacy of the French flag. Grandville, known for his satirical and whimsical style, presents a poignant scene exploring themes of loss and memory. The piece is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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