Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Gustave Dore is a biographical book written by Blanchard Jerrold and published in 1891. The book tells the story of Gustave Dore, a French artist and illustrator who became famous for his intricate and detailed engravings. The book begins with Dore's early life, growing up in Strasbourg and showing an early talent for drawing. It then follows his career as an artist, from his early work as an illustrator for newspapers and magazines to his later success with his own books, such as the illustrated Bible and Dante's Inferno. The book also explores Dore's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and fellow artists. It delves into his travels throughout Europe and his encounters with famous writers and artists of the time, such as Charles Dickens and Edgar Allan Poe. Throughout the book, Jerrold provides detailed descriptions and analysis of Dore's artwork, examining the techniques and themes that made him such a successful and influential artist. Overall, The Life of Gustave Dore is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most talented and celebrated artists of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
