Title: Les Grimaces 5 Series/Portfolio: Collection of Grimaces (Recueil de Grimaces A keen observer of society and of human expressions, Boilly was also a caricaturist. His series Recueil de Grimaces (Collection of Grimaces), a series of 96 lithographs created in the 1820s, satirizes at different professions and societal groups. The Grimaces were very popular during the period for their humorous observation of the society at that time. They were created and sold in separate sheets rather than bound in a book or portfolio. They were printed at the studio of François-Séraphin Delpech (1778-1825) the most popular lithographic print shop in Paris. Date: 1823 Medium: Lithograph with hand-coloring Sheet: 14 1/16 x 10 7/16 in. (35.7 x 26.5 cm) Image: 9 1/16 x 7 1/2 in. (23 x 19 cm) Louis-Léopold Boilly (July 5, 1761 - January 4, 1845) was a French painter and draftsman. ‍ Printed by François Séraphin Delpech, [1823-28] Excellent condition. Very strong and dark impression on good paper. The paper is in good condition and the drawings look stunning. Some age/handling marks at extremities Please look at the photos carefully, including cropped detail photos, which will show you more than you can see with your eyes alone. ♥ Great antique print for framing! Your purchase is this original plate; I do not deal in modern reprints, reproductions or copies. All prints of this age should be protected from exposure to direct sunlight. Pictures are part of the description and reflect the current state of the article. The real color of the item may be slightly different from the pictures shown on website caused by many factors such as brightness of your monitor and light brightness. Please keep in mind that shipping takes 2-3 weeks to the USA and 7-20 days to Europe. Please note that any returns, insurances or customs duties levied are the responsibility of the buyer. Customs can cause delays with your shipment which the seller has no control over. Please consider such delays when making your purchase. Les amateurs de tableaux L.Boilly