Masked Ball

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Animals of every species hold a carnival of a sort with masks depicting a variety of human faces

Masked ball.

(Facing p. 42.)

Artist

Name:: Grandville, J.-J.
Dates:: 1803-1847
Country:: France

Illustration

Subjects:: Animals, Humor
Technique:: Wood Engraving
Engraver:: Rouget, François
Format:: Portrait (taller)
Source:: The Getty Research Institute, The Internet Archive

Book

Title:: Un autre monde
Author:: Delord, Taxile
Publisher:: Paris: Henri Fournier, 1844
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Description:

Animals of every species are gathered inside and around a pit, holding a carnival of a sort and wearing masks depicting a variety of human faces.

The caption reads in the original French: Bal masqué.

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