Mister Vulture 1840

J.J. Grandville's "Mister Vulture" is a satirical lithograph from 1840, part of a series of caricatures of the French aristocracy. The artwork depicts a man with a vulture's head wearing a top hat and fashionable clothing, standing with a cane. Grandville's work is known for its sharp wit and social commentary, often using animal features to represent human traits. This particular image humorously criticizes the perceived greed and opportunism of the upper class, as the vulture symbolizes both predatory behavior and a perceived lack of human qualities. The artwork is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.