Don quixote and sancho setting out, 1863 gustave dore. A year later, he was the highest paid illustrator in france. Paul gustave louis christophe dore 1832 1883 was a french artist, printmaker, illustrator and sculptor. Books by gustave dore author of the dore illustrations for. About art passions art passions began as a tribute to artists whose work i grew up, and whose work has meaning for me personally. Oct 28, 2012 his first book was published at the age of 15. Many masters produced such artwork for illustrating biblical themes, and dore was among the most famous of them. Paradise lost was created by gustave dore in romanticism style. The majority of books on gustave dore are bargain bin editions that collect his most popular plates for dantes inferno, miltons paradise lost, and the bible, accompanied by the matching passages. Paul gustave louis christophe dore 6 january 1832 1883 was a french artist, printmaker, illustrator, comics artist, caricaturist, and sculptor who worked primarily with wood engraving. Finally, a monograph that provides a fuller appreciation of one of the greatest artists to make engraving their primary medium. The illustrations shown here by gustave dore have an almost magical ability to transform the words of dante and those of dan brown into beautiful images. Famous for his printed illustrations of over 100 books, among which the bible, fairy tales by perrault the works of dante divina comedia, lord byron and cervantes don quixote. Rime of the ancient mariner samuel taylor coleridge and gustave dore part i.
Whistler sat leaning on his cane, looking off into space, dreamily and wearily. One of the most prolific artists of the 19th century is the frenchborn paul gustave dore. Often called the most illustrious of illustrators, gustave dore prolific portfolio ran the gamut from art work in editions of the bible, dantes inferno, poes the raven, the adventures of don quixote, and even in hollywood, from king kong to seven. See more ideas about gustave dore, art and illustration art. Brimming with stunning images created to accompany the worlds greatest literature, this volume compiles the very finest and most famous plates from dores work. Known as the master of the fantastic, he excelled in conveying. His illustrated bible, first published in 1865, has appeared in over 700 editions and. He was the most celebrated book illustrator of the mid19th century and was so prolific that at one time he employed more than forty wood engravers. An ancient mariner meeteth three gallants bidden to a weddingfeast, and detaineth one. The dore illustrations for dantes divine comedy by gustave. It consists of 5 images each beautifully presented. Books by gustave dore author of the dore illustrations. Gustave dore 18321883 is best known as one of the finest book illustrators of the nineteenth century, but he was also a painter and sculptor of international repute.
These were, in the 1860s, published as part of an illustrated edition of dantes masterpiece. Gustave dores romantic style of illustration, supremely imaginative and richly detailed, was ideally suited to literary subjects. These illustrations were used in bibles of many languages in nineteenth century europe and later in the americas. Shop for gustave dore art from the worlds greatest living artists. All gustave dore artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. Brimming with stunning images created to accompany the worlds greatest literature, this volume compiles the. See more ideas about gustave dore, bible illustrations and biblical art. The book was a financial success, however, and dore received commissions from other british publishers. Full dark brown morocco, with large ornate gilt titling. During his lifetime, he was literally the most famous artist in the world.
Dec 26, 2015 paul gustave dore french artist january 6, 1832 january 23, 1883 was a french artist, engraver, illustrator and sculptor. The importance of gustave dore 18321883 lies not only in the art he produced during his lifetime though it provides undoubted testimony to his mastery. Gustave dores most popular book is the dore illustrations for dantes divine comedy. Gustave dores 18321883 illustrations and dantes divine comedy have become so intimately connected that even today, nearly 150 years after their initial publication, the artists rendering of the poets text still determines our vision of the commedia. Planned by dore as early as 1855, the dante illustrations were the first in a series he. This superb compilation showcases the art of gustave dore, one of the nineteenth centurys most prolific and successful book illustrators. Gustave dore, in full paulgustave dore, born january 6, 1832, strasbourg, francedied january 23, 1883, paris, french printmaker, one of the most prolific and successful book illustrators of the late 19th century, whose exuberant and bizarre fantasy created vast dreamlike scenes widely emulated by romantic academicians. Aug 01, 2016 paul gustave louis christophe dore french. French artist gustave dore 18321883 produced hundreds of quality bible story illustrations in his lifetime.
Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. The power of french illustration has influenced expression in painting, cinema and even in graphic novels. Gustave dore has 116 books on goodreads with 283155 ratings. Each gustave dore art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee. The dore illustrations for dantes divine comedy 6 plates.
Shop for gustave dore art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. This book has a gray heavy paper cover with red calligrapy lettering. Oct 15, 2014 this book on its dust jacket claims to include dore s illustrations for the following. Paradise lost by milton, dore illustrations abebooks. His woodengraved illustrations for john miltons monumental epic poem paradise lost, recounting mankinds fall from the grace of god through the work of satan, were among his finest and most dramatic works.
See more ideas about gustave dore, illustration and illustration art. This is a sumptuous book that everyone, from those interested in scripture to lovers of great art, will be proud to possess. He produced over 100,000 sketches in his lifetime, and lived to be 50 years old, averaging 6 sketches per day for each day he lived. See more ideas about gustave dore, wood engraving and illustration. Gustave dore, in full paul gustave dore, born january 6, 1832, strasbourg, francedied january 23, 1883, paris, french printmaker, one of the most prolific and successful book illustrators of the late 19th century, whose exuberant and bizarre fantasy created vast dreamlike scenes widely emulated by romantic academicians in 1847 he went to paris, and from 1848 to 1851 he produced weekly. Each plate is accompanied by the verses from the authorized king james version of the bible that the scene depicts, and an introduction by millicent rose covers dores life and art in general.
Aug 12, 2017 although in life he was excluded from the higher echelons of the art world, gustave dore was, paradoxically, a promoter of western art and, specifically, of the european visual culture of the 19 thcentury. The french artist left an indelible mark on the western imagination by illustrating some of historys most important books. Gustave dore rime of the ancient mariner art passions. The remarkable scope of his work ranges from milton, dante, and the bible to rabelais, shakespeare, and street scenes of 19thcentury london. The exuberant art of gustave dore 183283 has influenced romantics and realists around the world. Choose your favorite gustave dore designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. Find more prominent pieces of religious painting at best visual art database. Each of the 241 plates is accompanied by the appropriate verses from the king james version of the bible. Customize your gustave dore print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if desired. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Thedeluge was created by gustave dore in romanticism style.
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