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DANTE AND THE RIVER OF LETHE, BY GUSTAVE DORE. Gustave Dore, 1832 - 1883, French
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DANTE AND THE RIVER OF LETHE, BY GUSTAVE DORE. Gustave Dore, 1832 - 1883, French
DANTE AND THE RIVER OF LETHE, BY GUSTAVE DORE. Gustave Dore, 1832 - 1883, French. Engraving for the Purgatorio by Dante. Wood engraving by Heliodore Joseph Pisan after Gustave Dore, with signatures in the print, 1870, Art, Artist, romanticism, colour, color engraving
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1832 1883 Colour Dante Dore Gustave Gustave Dore Joseph Pisan Purgatorio Romanticism Signatures Heliodore
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This print titled "DANTE AND THE RIVER OF LETHE, BY GUSTAVE DORE" takes us on a journey through the depths of Dante Alighieri's imagination. Created by the renowned French artist Gustave Dore in 1870, this wood engraving beautifully captures a scene from Dante's Purgatorio. In this mesmerizing artwork, we witness Dante standing at the edge of the River Lethe, one of the four rivers that flow through the realm of Purgatory. The intricate details and vivid colors bring to life Dore's interpretation of this mythical river as it winds its way through a hauntingly beautiful landscape. The engraving showcases Dore's mastery in capturing emotions and atmosphere. Every stroke seems to convey both awe and trepidation as Dante contemplates crossing this mystical river that holds the power to erase memories. The signatures within the print serve as a testament to Dore's skillful craftsmanship and artistic vision. With its romanticism-inspired style, this nineteenth-century engraving transports us back in time, immersing us in an era where art was intricately intertwined with literature and culture. It serves as a reminder of how art can transcend boundaries and evoke profound emotions across generations. This vintage piece from Arkheia is not just an engraved image; it is a window into history—a visual representation of Dante's epic poem brought to life by Gustave Dore’s illustrative technique.
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