"The Death of the Devil" from The Complete Works of Béranger 1836

"The Death of the Devil" is a lithograph by the French artist J.J. Grandville from 1836. It depicts a humorous scene in which a devil, seated in a chair, has a look of utter despair on his face as a man in a tricorne hat watches him from across a table. This satirical piece, known for its dark humor, is part of a series of illustrations for "The Complete Works of Béranger", a collection of satirical and political poems. This lithograph exemplifies Grandville's talent for blending the grotesque and the comical, making it a popular example of his work.