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ANDRE GILL French caricaturist who thought Dreyfus was guilty and ended insane : here in happier days in 1868. Date: 1840 - 1885
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1840 1868 1885 Andre Caricaturist Days Dreyfus Ended Gill Guilty Insane Thought Happier
14"x11" Photo Print
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.6cm x 35.5cm (8.1" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: "Andre Gill: A French Caricaturist in Happier Times (1868) - Before the Dreyfus Affair and the Ensuing Insanity" Andre Gill (1840-1885), a prolific French caricaturist, is best known for his satirical works that captured the political and social landscape of 19th-century France. In this photograph, Gill is seen in a more lighthearted moment, taken in 1868, long before the infamous Dreyfus Affair and the tragic turn his life would take. Gill's career as a caricaturist began in the late 1850s, and he quickly gained recognition for his sharp wit and biting satire. His works were published in various French periodicals, including "Le Charivari," which was known for its scathing political commentary. Gill's caricatures often targeted prominent figures of the time, including politicians, artists, and members of the aristocracy. However, Gill's stance on the Dreyfus Affair, a highly controversial case of anti-Semitic injustice that divided France in the late 1890s, would forever change his life. Gill, like many other prominent French figures, initially believed Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish officer, was guilty of treason. This conviction was based on forged evidence and a deeply rooted anti-Semitic sentiment in French society at the time. The truth, however, was eventually revealed, and Dreyfus was exonerated. Gill, who had publicly defended his initial stance, was ostracized and faced public humiliation. The revelation took a heavy toll on Gill's mental health, and he was eventually institutionalized. Tragically, Gill spent the remaining years of his life in and out of mental institutions, unable to recover from the damage to his reputation. This photograph, taken in 1868, offers a glimpse into the life of a talented and influential caricaturist before the events that would forever alter his fate. It serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of prejudice and the power of public opinion.
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