"Time" from The Complete Works of Béranger 1836

"Time" (Le Temps), an 1836 lithograph by J. J. Grandville, depicts a winged, elderly Father Time standing before a romantic couple. Time's tattered wings and the overall somber mood of the piece allude to the fleeting nature of love and youth. Grandville, a renowned caricaturist, often used whimsical imagery to highlight social commentary. The artwork's intricate detail and skillful use of line work are hallmarks of his style. "Time" is part of The Complete Works of Béranger, a collection of illustrations for the satirical writings of the French poet Pierre Jean de Béranger.