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Bijeenkomst van indianen in een hoog bos
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Bijeenkomst van oorspronkelijke Amerikanen in een bos

1842 - 1883

Medium

pen

Dimensions

h 215mm × w 296mm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

paper; ink

Object Type

drawing

Subject Matter

indigenous peoples of North America; forest, wood

Acquisition Method

purchase

Acquired

1958

Notes

hoogte 215 mm x breedte 296 mm

Collection Type

drawings

About Gustave Doré

1832–1883France

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