Les Chiens Coiffés (The Well-Groomed Dogs) – Boissy (c. 1825)

Les Chiens Coiffes is a delightful example of early 19th-century French satirical printmaking, presenting a group of impeccably groomed dogs dressed in the fashions of contemporary high society. Their elaborate hairstyles, hats, coats, cravats, and other accessories transform the animals into a miniature canine society of fashionable gentlemen and ladies, with each dog given its own distinctive personality. The hand-colored details and restrained composition make the absurdity especially charming, turning contemporary fashion into playful anthropomorphic caricature.

Created around 1825, the image belongs to the Suite de Grimaces, a series of humorous prints associated with the French caricaturist Boissy. A. Cheyere was the lithographer, while Jean-Baptiste Genty was the editor and publisher. The Metropolitan Museum of Art identifies the work specifically as Les Chiens Coiffes, “Suite de Grimaces” and dates it to circa 1825. Like other fashionable animal caricatures of the period, the print uses dogs as stand-ins for human social types, poking gentle fun at the elaborate grooming and dress of contemporary society. It makes a particularly charming example of vintage animal illustration, French caricature, and Regency-era fashion satire.

 

🖨️ Print features:

– Made with museum-grade archival paper for excellent printing fidelity and vibrant color reproduction

– Paper weight: 189 g/m2

– For indoor use only

– Care instructions: If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.

– Please note: Due to the production process of these posters, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/16″

 

🚚 Fulfillment, Shipping, and Return Policy:

– Printed and shipped from the U.S.

– Ships in a sturdy mailing tube, frame not included

– As our items are unique and made to order, we can only accept a return or exchange in the event that an item arrives damaged or misprinted. We cannot accept returns if you order the wrong size or change your mind. Any return requests must be made within 14 days of receiving the order.

 

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