GÉRÔME, Jean-Léon (Vesoul 1824 – Paris 1904) At the age of sixteen he set out for Paris where he studied with Paul Delaroche at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. He made his debut at the Salon in 1847, with a painting Combat de Coqs (Cock Fight), which earned him a third class medal. During his life he earned multiple honours and participated in many salons and exhibitions. He became professor of the Ecole des Beaux Arts in 1863. In 1878 he was awarded the Legion d’Honneur.
GILBERT, André A French artist, born in Pontoise who created some models for Etling and for L.N. de J. Lehmann. His subjects include pierrots and columbines. This artist must not be mistaken with the British artist Sir Alfred Gilbert, creator of the Eros sculpture atop the Piccadilly Circus fountain in London.
He specialized in historical paintings, Orientalism, erotic subjects and later in sculpture. Various museums have his works.
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The Ball Player Bronze and ivory on onyx base Height: 37cm. (14½in.)
On Parade Bronze and ivory Height: 22cm. (8½in.), also 33cm. (13in.); 58cm. (22¼in.)
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