Leslie MacDonald Gill (6 October 1884 – 14 January 1947), commonly known as MacDonald Gill or Max Gill, was a noted early-twentieth-century British graphic designer, cartographer, artist and architect.
Born in Brighton, Gill was one of the 13 children of the Reverend Arthur Tidman Gill and (Cicely) Rose King (died 1929), formerly a professional singer of light opera.[1] His older brother was Eric Gill, one of the leading figures of the Arts and Crafts movement.[2][3]
In 1914 Gill's Wonderground Map, commissioned by Frank Pick, and hung at every station, helped to promote the London Underground by presenting an accurate map which also had a humorous side in cartoon style. Produced in poster form, it was also made available for sale to members of the public and proved to be very popular. Elder brother Eric, who at that time was engaged in a commission for Westminster Cathedral, was included at the bottom of the map.[4] Gill showed three works at the first annual exhibition of the newly formed Society of Graphic Art in 1921.[citation needed]
^Fiona MacCarthy (25 September 2014) [23 September 2004]. "Gill, (Arthur) Eric Rowton". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
^ abWalker, Caroline M (25 December 2019). "About MacDonald Gill". MacDonald Gill. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
^Kennedy, Maev (22 August 2013). "Designer MacDonald 'Max' Gill's work to be shown at PM Gallery and House". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
^Kirby, Emma Jane (10 January 2014). "The map that saved the London Underground". BBC News Magazine. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
^Steven, Rachael. . Creative Review (archived). Archived from the original on 22 August 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
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