Gustave 1832 1883 Collection

The Hell. Illustration to the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1861. Private Collection

La nuit de Noel (Christmas Eve). Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Cupid with a Pistol on Top of a Mountain of Skull. Private Collection

Portrait of Charles Philipon (1800-1862), ca 1860. Creator: Doré
Portrait of Charles Philipon (1800-1862), ca 1860. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

El fandango en el Teatro de San Fernando de Sevilla, c. 1874. Creator: Dore, Gustave
El fandango en el Teatro de San Fernando de Sevilla, c. 1874. Found in the Collection of Museo de Bellas Artes, Sevilla

Portrait of Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880), 1860. Creator: Dore, Gustave (1832-1883)
Portrait of Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880), 1860. Private Collection

Portrait of Francois-Rene, vicomte de Chateaubriand (1768-1848), 1880. Creator: Doré
Portrait of Francois-Rene, vicomte de Chateaubriand (1768-1848), 1880. Private Collection

Over London - By Rail, 1872. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

La Danse macabre (The Dance of Death). Private Collection

Entertainers also known as The Injured Child. Found in the Collection of Musee d Art Roger-Quilliot, Clermont-Ferrand

Inferno. Illustration to the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri. Private Collection

Illustration for The Wandering Jew. Private Collection

Illustration for Le Maitre chat ou le chat botte by Charles Perrault. Private Collection

Recollection of Loch Lomond. Private Collection

Christ with the crown of thorns. Found in the Collection of Musee Tavet-Delacour, Pontoise

The Enigma. Found in the Collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Paolo and Francesca. Artist: Dore, Gustave (1832-1883)
Paolo and Francesca. Private Collection

The Vale of Tears. Artist: Dore, Gustave (1832-1883)
The Vale of Tears. Found in the collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Illustration to the book The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchhausen by Rudolph Erich Raspe. Private Collection

Raphael talks to Adam and Eve. Illustration for John Miltons Paradise Lost, 1866. Artist: Dore, Gustave (1832-1883)
Raphael talks to Adam and Eve. Illustration for John Miltons Paradise Lost, 1866. Private Collection

The Confusion of Tongues, 1897. Artist: Dore, Gustave (1832-1883)
The Confusion of Tongues, 1897. From a private collection

Isaiahs Vision of the Destruction of Babylon, 1897. Artist: Dore, Gustave (1832-1883)
Isaiahs Vision of the Destruction of Babylon, 1897. From a private collection

Arrival of Charon. Illustration to the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1857. Artist: Dore, Gustave (1832-1883)
Arrival of Charon. Illustration to the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1857. From a private collection

Babylon Has Fallen, 1897. Artist: Dore, Gustave (1832-1883)
Babylon Has Fallen, 1897. From a private collection

The Deluge (Frontispiece to the illustrated edition of the Bible), 1866. Artist: Dore, Gustave (1832-1883)
The Deluge (Frontispiece to the illustrated edition of the Bible), 1866. From a private collection

The hoarders and wasters. Illustration to the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1857. Artist: Dore, Gustave (1832-1883)
The hoarders and wasters. Illustration to the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1857. From a private collection

Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695). Artist: Dore, Gustave (1832-1883)
Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695). From a private collection

Illustration to the book Don Quijote de la Mancha by M. de Cervantes, 1863. Artist: Dore, Gustave (1832-1883)
Illustration to the book Don Quijote de la Mancha by M. de Cervantes, 1863. Found in the collection of the Russian State Archive of Literature and Art, Moscow

La Siesta, Memory of Spain, c. 1868. Artist: Dore, Gustave (1832-1883)
La Siesta, Memory of Spain, c. 1868. Found in the collection of the National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo

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Gustave Doré (1832-1883) was a French artist and illustrator known for his incredible talent and diverse range of works. From capturing the beauty of Christmas Eve in "La nuit de Noel" to depicting the horrors of hell in "The Hell. Illustration to the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, " Doré's art evokes a wide array of emotions. One of his most striking pieces is "Cupid with a Pistol on Top of a Mountain of Skulls, " which juxtaposes love and violence, showcasing Doré's ability to create thought-provoking imagery. In his portrait of Charles Philipon, we see Doré's skill in capturing the essence and personality of his subjects. Doré also had an eye for capturing lively scenes, as seen in "El fandango en el Teatro de San Fernando de Sevilla. " This vibrant painting transports us to the world of Spanish dance, filled with energy and movement. His portrait of Jacques Offenbach showcases not only his artistic abilities but also highlights influential figures from various fields. In another portrait, this time featuring Francois-Rene, vicomte de Chateaubriand, Doré demonstrates his attention to detail and mastery over portraiture. Moving away from portraits, he created stunning landscapes like "Over London - By Rail, " which captures the bustling cityscape from a unique perspective. Doré's fascination with death is evident in works such as "La Danse macabre" and illustrations for Dante Alighieri's Inferno. These haunting depictions explore mortality while captivating viewers with their intricate details. Lastly, one cannot overlook Doré's illustration for "The Wandering Jew, " which brings to life this mythical character through vivid imagery that engages both our imagination and curiosity. Gustave Doré left behind an extensive body of work that continues to inspire artists today.