Grave of Gill, grave in 20th arrondissement of Paris, France
The Tombe d'André Gill is a grave in the 95th division of Père Lachaise Cemetery in the 20th arrondissement of Paris. Its bronze bust, about 80 centimeters high, stands on a green base in front of a low concrete wall, with gray stone tombs on the left and a leafy bush on the right.
The monument was erected thanks to a collection organized by his friends and admirers after his death in 1885. The bronze bust was made by Laure Coutan a few years later, near the end of the 19th century.
The bronze face with its full hair and mustache still gets fresh flowers from visitors today, showing that his wit speaks to people long after his time. His artistic name appears on the base, a reminder that this creator turned the faces of his era into lasting social commentary.
Look for this grave near avenue Transversale n° 2 in the cemetery, where the path is mostly flat and easy to walk. The bust is at eye level, so you can see the face and details without climbing or moving aside other stones.
Some visitors leave two red roses, one a little darker, on the shoulder of his bronze jacket. This small gesture echoes his own habit of drawing outsized heads that made every public person instantly readable.
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