Artist
William Gill
d. 1869
William Gill was a Realism artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Fitzwilliam Museum.
English painter William Gill left a small but vivid trail in the 1800s art world. His 1852 painting “Leap-frog” captures a moment of childhood play, frozen mid-air with bright, sunlit colors. The scene feels ordinary yet timeless, showing kids in a rural yard where England’s gentle hills meet everyday life. Next, tap “Leap-frog” to see how Gill turns a simple game into a snapshot of 19th-century England.
Works by William Gill
Collections represented
Museum
The Fitzwilliam Museum is the art and antiquities museum of the University of Cambridge. It is located on Trumpington Street opposite Fitzwilliam Street in central Cambridge. It was founded in 1816…