Album of Caricatures 1740 - 1780

"Album of Caricatures" is a bound volume of sketches created by the French artist Ange-Laurent de La Live de Jully between 1740 and 1780. This album features a collection of humorous portraits of individuals, capturing their distinct personalities and physical characteristics in exaggerated forms. The album, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the artistic and social circles of 18th-century France. Jully's caricatures provide insights into the fashion, customs, and personalities of the time. The album's small size suggests it was intended for personal use, likely as a private record of Jully's observations of society.