"I urged them to eat some boiled eggs" from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals 1832 - 1852

"I urged them to eat some boiled eggs" is a lithograph from J.J. Grandville's *Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals*, a series of satirical illustrations published between 1832 and 1852. The work features anthropomorphized animals engaged in human activities, in this case, a group of foxes preparing a meal with an accompanying turkey. Grandville's work is known for its sharp wit and social commentary, often drawing attention to human follies and absurdities through his humorous animal characters. This particular scene, with its focus on cooking and dining, may have been a commentary on the social rituals and interactions that surrounded food during that time. The black and white lithographic technique, similar to woodcuts in its ability to create sharp lines, emphasizes the detail and humorous expression in the scene.