{"product_id":"9136-wagner-richard-gill-andre-original-caricature-drawing","title":"[Wagner, Richard. (1813–1883)] Gill, André. (1840–1885) Original Caricature Drawing","description":"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)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093380092063,"sku":"9136","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Wagner_Gill_Drawing_9136.jpg?v=1722187646","url":"https:\/\/www.schubertiademusic.com\/products\/9136-wagner-richard-gill-andre-original-caricature-drawing","provider":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}