Gustave Doré
Gustave Doré
19th century French printmaker, painter, and sculptor
(Strasbourg, France, 1/6/1832 - 1/23/1883, Paris, France)
Note: 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, 1832 - 1883
4 objects
n.d.
watercolor on paper
Gift of Miss Susan Dwight Bliss
1956.24.211
1800-1900
graphite on paper
Museum Purchase
1969.65
n.d.
brush & ink w/watercolor & white heightening on joined blocks on woodblock panel
Museum Purchase, Jane H. and Charles E. Parker, Jr. Art Acquisition Fund and Laura T. and John H. Halford, Jr. Art Acquisition Fund, Lloyd O. and Marjorie Strong Coulter Fund
2011.31
1863
wood engraving on dark cream wove paper
Bequest of David P. Becker, Class of 1970
2011.69.154
