"Vocal Concert" from Metamorphoses of the Day 1829

"Vocal Concert" from *Metamorphoses of the Day* (1829) by J.J. Grandville depicts a humorous scene of anthropomorphic animals performing a musical concert. Grandville, a French artist known for his satirical cartoons, utilizes animal heads on human bodies to create a comical and satirical depiction of a musical performance. The print satirizes the social and cultural trends of the time, particularly the upper class's obsession with music and performance. This artwork, now located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY, exemplifies Grandville's unique ability to blend satire with whimsy, leaving viewers entertained and perhaps even a little introspective about societal norms.