"The Old Corporal" from The Complete Works of Béranger 1836

"The Old Corporal" is a lithograph by French artist J. J. Grandville, created in 1836. The work depicts a group of soldiers standing in formation, with the focus on the older corporal in the center. Grandville's caricature style is evident in the exaggerated features and expressions of the figures, as well as the use of line and shading to create a sense of depth and movement. The artwork was created for "The Complete Works of Béranger," a collection of the writings of the French poet Pierre-Jean de Béranger. This print, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the social commentary and artistic style of the early 19th century.