Andre Collection (#10)

ANDRE GILL French caricaturist, credited with inventing the enlarged head teachnique used here

Louis XVI (1754-1793) king of France from 1774 until guillotined during the French Revolution. Louis while still Dauphin. Portrait by Charles Andre van Loo (1705-1765) French painter. Oil on canvas

IVANOV, Alexander Andre<evitch (1806-1858)
IVANOV, Alexander Andre< evitch (1806-1858). Head of Saint John the Baptist. Oil on canvas

Bookbinding in Parchment, Tooled and Coloured, 1914. Artist: Andre Mare
Bookbinding in Parchment, Tooled and Coloured, 1914. From The Art of the Book edited by Charles Holme. [The Studio, Ltd. London, Paris, New York, 1914]

Mosaic binding signed by Le Monnier and bearing the monogram of Maria Josepha of Saxony, c1750 (19 Artist: Le Monnier)
Mosaic binding signed by Le Monnier and bearing the monogram of Maria Josepha of Saxony, c1750 (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

Binding with arms of Henry III, c1585 (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

Astronomique Discours, 1557 (1947). A copy dedicated to Catherine de Medici bearing the monogram of Henry II and Catherine de Medici. From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard

Chants et chansons populaires de France, 1843 (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

Les Cent et un Robert Macaire, 1840 (1947). Artist: Honore Daumier
Les Cent et un Robert Macaire, 1840 (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

Another world. Transformations, visions, incarnations, ascensions, locomotions?, metamorphoses
Another world. Transformations, visions, incarnations, ascensions, locomotions, metamorphoses, apotheoses and some other things, 1844 (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard

De Philologia, c1530 (1947). Artist: Guillaume Bude
De Philologia, c1530 (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

De la genealogie des dieux, 1498-1499 (1947). Artist: Giovanni di Boccace
De la genealogie des dieux, 1498-1499 (1947). The Genealogy of the Gods 1498-1499. From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

Rennes Missal, 1492 (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

L Ordinaire des Crestiens, 1494 (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

Les livres du gouvernement des roys et des princes, 14th century (1947). Artist: Giles of Rome
Les livres du gouvernement des roys et des princes, 14th century (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

The Life of the Antichrist, 15th century (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

La vie et miracles de monseigneur saint Martin, 1496 (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

The Saint-Sever Beatus, also known as the Apocalypse of Saint-Sever, 11th century (1947). Saint-Sever Beatus is a French Romanesque illuminated Apocalypse manuscript from the 11th century

Breviari d Amor, 15th century (1947). Artist: Matfre Ermengau
Breviari d Amor, 15th century (1947). Circular diagram of the Six Ages of the World. From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

Le Livre du Roy Modus, 1486 (1947)
Le Livre du roy Modus, 1486 (1947). The Book of King Modus, 1486. From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

Factory of the Etablissements Nicolle, Wambrechies (Nord), architect, Andre Granet, c1928. From The Studio Volume 95. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1928]

A Catalogue Illustration of an Edwardian lady, c1908. Artist: Andre & Sleigh
Two-Colour Catalogue Illustration, 1908-9. From Penroses Pictorial Annual, Vol. XIV, edited by William Gamble. [A.W. Penrose & Co. Ltd, London, 1908-9]

Illustration by Andre Helle from Fables de la Fountaine, 1922, (1929). Artist: Andre Helle
Illustration by Andre Helle from Fables de la Fountaine 1922. From The Studio Volume 98 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1929.]

Cover Design by Andre Helle for Histoire d une Boite a Joujoux, 1926, (1929). Artist: Andre Helle
Cover Design by Andre Helle for Histoire d une Boite a Joujoux, 1926. A childrens book which came after a collaboration on a ballet between Andre Helle (1871-1945) and Claude Debussy (1862-1918)

Famous aviators, cover of L Illustration, 4 September 1909. Aviators present at the Grande semaine d aviation de la Champagne, the worlds first aviation meeting

Zemire and Azor, comic opera, 1771 (1882-1884). Written by Andre Gretry, it was first performed at Fontainebleau on 9th November 1771 and at the Comedie-Italienne, Paris, on 16th December 1771

Andre Maginot, French military engineer, 1929
Andre Maginot, French civil servant, 1929. Maginot (1877-1932) proposed the construction of a vast linked set of fortifications, tank traps and other obstacles on Frances eastern frontier

Andre Gill, French caricaturist, 1868. Born Louis-Alexandre Gosset de Guines (1840-1885) he adopted the name Andre Gill in tribute to his hero, the English caricaturist James Gillray

Andre Antoine, French actor, theatre manager and film director, 1935. Antoine (1858-1943) is regarded as the inventor of modern mise en scene in France

Andre Tardieu, French statesman, 1919. Tardieu (1876-1945) was elected to Frances Chamber of Deputies in 1914. In 1919 he was Prime Minister George Clemenceaus lieutenant at the Paris Peace

Study for The Ransom, 1899. Artist: Andre & Sleigh
Study for The Ransom, 1899. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1899

Woman wearing a long dress and a hat, 1908-1909. Artist: Andre & Sleigh
Woman wearing a long dress and a hat, 1908-1909. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1908-1909, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, Volume 14

Shoes, 1902-1903. Artist: Andre & Sleigh
Shoes, 1902-1903. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1902-1903, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 8, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London, 1902-1903)

The Tower of London from across the Thames. Artist: Andre & Sleigh
The Tower of London from across the Thames

Andre Massena (1758-1817), Marshal of France, 1839. Artist: Legris
Andre Massena (1758-1817), Marshal of France, 1839. Massena was a French military commander during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars

Chantilly Park, Paris, France, (1885). The landscaped gardens at the chateau in Chantilly were laid out in the late 17th century by the royal gardener Andre Le Notre

The Gare de l Est railway station during the period of mobilization, Paris, France, 1914. Artist: Andre Devambez
The Gare de l Est railway station during the period of mobilization, Paris, France, 1914. Troops preparing to depart for the Western Front as their families bid them farewell

Sir Anthonis van Dyck painting a Portrait, 1853. Artist: Andre Plumot
Sir Anthonis van Dyck painting a Portrait, 1853. Plumot, Andre (1829-1906). Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Kaluga

The Pope viewing the plane of Andre Beaumont over Rome, 1911. Andre Beaumont beats Roland Garros in the Paris to Rome air race, completing the 1, 465 km (910 mile) course in 28 hours, 5 minutes

Helping Mother, 1901. Artist: Andre & Sleigh
Helping Mother, 1901. Illustration from The Process Year Book, A Review of the Illustrated Arts. published by AW Penrose & Co, (London, 1901)

Portrait of Andre Gide (1869-1951), 1912. Artist: Jacques Emile Blanche
Portrait of Andre Gide (1869-1951), 1912. Blanche was a very popular artist of his day. He was influenced by Tissot, Sargent and Edouard Manet

The 2nd Battle of the Aisne, 16th April, 1917, (1919). Artist: Andre Helle
The 2nd Battle of the Aisne, 16th April, 1917, (1919). A book of the principal events of the war period. A print from Le livre des heures heroiques et douloureuses

The entry of French troops into Metz, 19th November 1918, (1919). Artist: Andre Helle
The entry of French troops into Metz, 19th November 1918, (1919). A book of the principal events of the war period. A print from Le livre des heures heroiques et douloureuses

The Battle of the Aisne, 25th September 1914, (1919). Artist: Andre Helle
The Battle of the Aisne, 25th September 1914, (1919). A book of the principal events of the war period. A print from Le livre des heures heroiques et douloureuses

Lorraine offensive, 12th September 1918, (1919). Artist: Andre Helle
Lorraine offensive, 12th September 1918, (1919). A book of the principal events of the war period. A print from Le livre des heures heroiques et douloureuses

The Germans use chlorine gas, Ypres, 22nd April 1915, (1919). Artist: Andre Helle
The Germans use chlorine gas, Ypres, 22nd April 1915, (1919). A book of the principal events of the war period. A print from Le livre des heures heroiques et douloureuses

Frontpage of Le Livre des Heures, 1919. Artist: Andre Helle
Frontpage of Le Livre des Heures, 1919. A book of the principal events of the war period by Andre Helle, Berger-Levrault, Nancy, Paris, Strasbourg, 1919

German bombing of Paris, 30th August 1914, (1919). Artist: Andre Helle
German bombing of Paris, 30th August 1914, (1919). A book of the principal events of the war period. A print from Le livre des heures heroiques et douloureuses des annees, by Andre Helle

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"Andre: A Multifaceted Legacy of Art, Literature, and History" From the masterpieces of Russian iconography to the enchanting melodies of Spanish guitar, it has left an indelible mark on various realms of creativity. One cannot overlook the profound influence of Andrei Rublev, whose iconic Trinity composition in wood from 1411 continues to captivate audiences with its spiritual depth and artistic brilliance. Similarly, his portrayal of The Saviour showcases Rublev's mastery in capturing divine grace through intricate brushstrokes. Shifting our focus to another realm of artistry, we encounter Andres Segovia, a virtuoso Spanish guitarist who mesmerized listeners with his delicate yet powerful performances. Hilda Wiener's pencil drawing from around 1935 immortalizes Segovia's talent and charisma that enchanted audiences worldwide. As we delve into literature, Elizabeth Bowen emerges as a prominent figure. Her canvas portrait by Andr in 1969 reflects her literary prowess and contribution to Irish letters during the twentieth century. The name "Andre" also resonates within the world of visual arts beyond Russia and Spain. In Derain's oil painting "Big Ben" from 1906, he captures London's iconic landmark with vibrant colors and bold strokes that epitomize Fauvism. Moving away from art but not straying far from history itself is Andre Gill's depiction of Charles Dickens in 1868. This illustration pays homage to one literary giant by another—a testament to their enduring legacies. Beyond creative endeavors lies historical significance intertwined with intrigue. From sailors navigating by stars at night in a captivating image dating back to 1575 to Arnold's treason discovered through John Andre’s arrest in 1780—these events remind us how pivotal individuals named they have shaped our past. Even sports find their place within this diverse narrative; Ernest Andre competing at Boulogne Motor Week in France showcases Georges Irat's artistic representation of speed and competition in 1928.