In the pulsating alleys of Paris, under the dim light of old street lamps, a future genius was born on October 17, 1840. André Gill, born Louis-Alexandre Gosset de Guînes, entered a world marked by art, revolution and upheaval. Once born the natural son of the Comte de Guînes and the talented seamstress Sylvie-Adeline Gosset, it turned out that this name was merely the prelude to a captivating chapter of his life.
His career began with impressive contributions to "Le Journal amusant," but his name went down in the annals as the preeminent cartoonist of the Second Empire, when he delighted audiences with his distinctive portrayals of figures such as Victor Hugo, Jules Verne, and Otto von Bismarck.
His artwork was characterized by oversized heads and sculpted bodies that occasionally bore animal attributes or angel wings. Such a unique art print would no doubt beautify any room in which it was placed. However, Gill's journey through artistic life was not always rosy. His talent and tendency towards controversy meant that his work was often targeted by censors, especially his captivating depictions in "La Lune" and "L'Éclipse". Despite the challenges he faced, his determination and commitment to art was remarkable.
He joined the Fédération des artistes, a movement founded by Gustave Courbet that advocated for the freedom of art. This was a statement, an outcry against the restrictions and censorship that plagued the artists of his time. Away from the screen, Gill was also an esteemed chansonnier who frequented the legendary Cabaret des Assassins in Montmartre. It was here that he left another unforgettable legacy: a sign featuring a tipsy rabbit. A simple sign that eventually inspired the cabaret's name - "Au Lapin Agile", a play on words meaning "the nimble rabbit" or "the rabbit of Gill".
Despite the fame and admiration he gained in his career, the shadows of fate hit him hard. At the end of his life, he suffered from mental illness and spent his last days in Charenton. But André Gill's legacy lives on, both in the alleys of Paris and in the hearts of art lovers worldwide. Visiting his grave at Père-Lachaise Cemetery or admiring a bust at the end of a small alley in Montmartre are testaments to his undying presence. An art print of André Gill's works is not only a tribute to his genius, but also a piece of history that you can experience in your own home.
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.jpg "Sign of the Cabaret Au Lapin Agile, 1875 by Andre Gill")
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_Saluting_a_Bust_of_Honore_de_Balzac_(1799-1_-_(MeisterDrucke-110428).jpg "Caricature of Emile Zola Saluting a Bust of Honore de Balzac, 1878 by Andre Gill")
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_a_French_doctor_chemist_and_politician_he_-_(MeisterDrucke-964412).jpg "Portrait of Alfred Naquet, a French doctor, chemist and politician, he re-established the law authorizing divorce in 1884. Cartoon by Gill, Paris by Andre Gill")
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_a_French_woman_of_letters_and_feminist_s_-_(MeisterDrucke-1026264).jpg "Portrait of Maria Deraismes (1828-1894), a French woman of letters and feminist. Cartoon by Gill, Paris by Andre Gill")
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_formerly_attributed_to_Honore_Daumier_(1808_-_(MeisterDrucke-45109).jpg "Portrait of Hector Berlioz formerly attributed to Honore Daumier by Andre Gill")
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_French_painte_-_(MeisterDrucke-988935).jpg "Portrait of Armand Felix Maris Jobbe-Duval (1821-1889), French painter and politician. Cartoon by Gill, Paris. by Andre Gill")
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.jpg "Study for a Panorama of the Boulevard de Montmartre by Andre Gill")
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.jpg "Sketch for a Panorama of Boulevard Montmartre by Andre Gill")
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_French_journalist_and_autho_-_(MeisterDrucke-1007341).jpg "Portrait of Leon Bienvenu dit Touchatout by Andre Gill")
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.jpg "The eagle and the roosters, according to the fable, the Napoleonic eagle holds France in its beak ready to release it to foxes with a rooster")
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.jpg "Portrait of Noel Parfait by Andre Gill")
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_French_politician_publicist_and_economist_Car_-_(MeisterDrucke-1007340).jpg "Portrait of Yves Guyot by Andre Gill")
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_politician_historian_of_philosophy_philosophe_-_(MeisterDrucke-988896).jpg "Cartoon by Jules Simon (1814-1896), politician, historian of philosophy, philosopher, French essayist. Cover in")
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_French_politician_Cover_in_LEclipse_by_Gill_April_17_-_(MeisterDrucke-964366).jpg "Leon Gambetta (1838-1882), French politician. Cover in L")
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_a_French_writer_representing_with_his_books_-_(MeisterDrucke-921262).jpg "Cartoon by Georges Ohnet, a French writer representing with his books and pen. Drawing by Andre Gill. Engraving in")
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_French_writer_Cartoon_by_Andre_Gill_for_the_I_-_(MeisterDrucke-921504).jpg "Portrait of Emile Zola, French writer. Cartoon by Andre Gill for the Illustrious World by Andre Gill")
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_(coloured_engraving)_-_(MeisterDrucke-1127408).jpg "Caricature of Dr. Philippe Ricord (1800-89) by Andre Gill")
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.jpg "The Newborn Child by Andre Gill")
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.jpg "Jules Grevy with the French flag - by Gill, in")
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_French_military_Camille_-_(MeisterDrucke-943307).jpg "People of Pen and Sword by Andre Gill")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1129337).jpg "Pierre-Marie Pietri, c.1870 by Andre Gill")
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.jpg "Portrait of Francis Pittie, French poet. Caricature by Gill, Paris by Andre Gill")
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_-_by_Gill_in_La_-_(MeisterDrucke-965857).jpg "Return (return to France of Victor Hugo in 1870 after his exile) - by Gill, in")
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_man_of_the_arts_in_Baden-Baden_Cover_in_LE_-_(MeisterDrucke-965082).jpg "Jacques Emile Dupressoir, man of the arts in Baden-Baden. Cover in L")
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.jpg "Cartoon of Charles Dickens Crossing the English Channel, 1868 by Andre Gill")
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_French_master_and_politician_he_was_depute_-_(MeisterDrucke-988940).jpg "Portrait of Martin Nadaud, French master and politician, he was depute of the Creuse from 1876 to 1889. Cartoon by Gill, Paris by Andre Gill")
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_French_poet_playwright_and_politician_Co_-_(MeisterDrucke-1006954).jpg "Jean-Pons-Guillaume Viennet, French poet, playwright and politician by Andre Gill")
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_In_Leclipse_8111874_Cartoo_-_(MeisterDrucke-943614).jpg "Portrait of Edgar Quinet, French Historian (1803-1875) by Andre Gill")
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_in_The_Moon_January_6_-_(MeisterDrucke-1007874).jpg "Cartoon by Johann Strauss Jr. (1825-1899) in “The Moon”, January 6 by Andre Gill")
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_French_journalist_writer_and_comedian_Ca_-_(MeisterDrucke-1026498).jpg "Portrait of Aurelien Scholl (1833-1902), French journalist, writer, and comedian. Cartoon by Gill, Paris by Andre Gill")
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