19. Jahrhundert

André Gill

Born 1840 Died 1885 Works span 1866–1867

André Gill: Ein Leben in der Karikatur Geboren: 17. Oktober 1840, Paris, Frankreich Gestorben: 1. Mai 1885, Charenton, Frankreich Louis-Alexandre Gosset de Guînes, besser bekannt als André Gill, war ein bedeutender französischer Karikaturist des 19. Jahrhunderts. Geboren in eine aristokratische Familie, studierte er zunächst an der Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture. Er nahm den Pseudonym „André Gill“ als Hommage an sei…

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1866

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1867

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through André Gill's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups André Gill's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.