"And yet we add that, outside the theater, these animals are even more ugly" from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals 1832 - 1852

This lithograph, titled "And yet we add that, outside the theater, these animals are even more ugly" is part of a series of comical animal illustrations called "Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals" created by J.J. Grandville. The series, which ran from 1832 to 1852, uses anthropomorphism to satirize the social norms and behaviors of 19th-century French society. In this particular print, a woman with the head of a deer is seen in fashionable dress, surrounded by other animal figures. The animals are dressed in human clothing, which emphasizes the absurdity of the situation. Grandville's illustrations, known for their wit and sharp social commentary, offer a unique glimpse into the art and social issues of the period.