[Wagner, Richard. (1813–1883)] Gill, André. (1840–1885)

Original Caricature Drawing

Superb original ink and blue pencil caricature by André Gill, one of the most famous and celebrated of all musical caricatures, first published as a print in L'Eclipse, 1869. This is a preliminary, though highly detailed, study for the final version. Approx. 18 x 24 cm. Unsigned, trimmed to just outside the image, partially mounted to a rigid backing and in fine condition. Reference: Wagner a Documentary Study, No. 165. (Bert, Mack and Voss)

The illustration shows Wagner standing in a large ear and attacking the eardrum with a hammer and chisel designed as a musical note. Gill, regularly persecuted by censorship, was probably the greatest caricaturist of his time in Paris. (9136)
Art/Sculpture
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