Karikatuur van operazanger Louis Antoine Ponchard 1835

This 1835 caricature of Louis Antoine Ponchard, a French opera singer, was created by Jean Ignace Isidore Gérard Grandville. The artwork depicts Ponchard in a theatrical pose, his head comically enlarged and elongated. Grandville's style is known for its whimsical and satirical depictions, often using exaggerated features and fantastical elements to comment on social and political issues. This caricature exemplifies Grandville's ability to capture the essence of a subject through humorous exaggeration, making it a satirical and engaging commentary on the world of opera.