Signed lower right: Gilbert-Martin.
Biography:
Charles Gilbert-Martin, (1839 -1905) is a French caricaturist and journalist. On May 19, 1867, he founded Le Philosophe. Editor-in-chief of this satirical magazine, he produced most of the caricatures, alongside the painter Jean-Paul Laurens, who mainly drew scenes of morals.
The Philosopher will only have 33 issues because of censorship, which will earn him a sentence with detention
After the Revolution of September 4, 1870, Gilbert-Martin is attached for a few months to the Ministry of the Interior In 1871 he settles in Bordeaux and draws caricatures for the satirical and political newspaper Le Don Quichotte.
Besides drawing, he mainly writes and paints still lifes.
Condition: Good condition, note a small invisible restoration on the front.
Dimensions: 46 x 38.5 cm
weight: 600 grams
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