Journey for Eternity, No. 5 1834 - 1844

"Journey for Eternity, No. 5" (1834-1844) is a lithograph by French artist J. J. Grandville. The print depicts a scene of four figures, three of them human, interacting with a skeleton in a shop. The work is characteristic of Grandville's satirical style, often featuring macabre imagery and social commentary. This particular piece highlights the inevitability of death, contrasting the lively human figures with the skeletal figure in the background. Located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, this print is a compelling example of Grandville's talent for combining humor and darkness in his work.