[Wagner, Richard. (1813–1883)]. Original Portrait by Andre Gill. . 1869. Superb color caricature by Andre Gill. 25 X 19 cm. In perfect state, originally from issue of L'Eclipse, 1869.



The illustration shows Wagner standing in a large ear and attacking the eardrum with a hammer and chisel designed as a musical note. Andre Gill (1840-1885), regularly persecuted by censorship, was probably the greatest caricaturist of his time in Paris.



Reference: Wagner a Documentary Study, No. 165. (Bert, Mack and Voss)