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Doré, Gustave
1832–1883
Nationality: France
Born: 1832, Strasbourg
Died: 1883, Paris
Gender: male
Movements
Romanticism
Golden Age of Illustration
Symbolism
Occupations
caricaturist
graphic artist
comics artist
lithographer
illustrator
painter
printmaker
sculptor
visual artist
draftsperson
Biography
French illustrator, painter and sculptor, best known for his illustrations of epic literature, such as those by Dante, Cervantes, Hugo, and Milton, as well as contemporary texts, such as those by Balzac. In 1872, he began to record the conditions of London slums. These engravings are rich in dramatic detail and show a harsh and nightmarish world. His work influenced that of Van Gough and later, the Symbolists. French artist. Comment on works: genre, Portraits
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Notable Works
- Les Saltimbanques
- Andromeda
- Enigma
Artworks
23 artworks
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