Zing! Zing! Boom_Boom_Boom!!! The Show of the Grrrreat Political Tumblers 1833
jjgrandville
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
drawing
aged paper
toned paper
ink paper printed
pencil sketch
personal sketchbook
coloured pencil
men
watercolour bleed
watercolour illustration
musical-instrument
sketchbook art
watercolor
"Zing! Zing! Boom_Boom_Boom!!! The Show of the Grrrreat Political Tumblers" is a satirical lithograph by French artist J. J. Grandville, created in 1833. The artwork depicts a crowd of people gathered in front of a stage, watching a performance by a group of acrobatic figures. The figures are shown performing daring feats, while the audience reacts with a mixture of amusement and awe. The image is a commentary on the political climate in France at the time, as the figures are portrayed as being both skilled and ridiculous, mirroring the chaotic nature of politics during the period. This artwork is considered an important example of French caricature and provides insight into the social and political environment of the era.
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