Gustave Dorray
Life
Doré was born in Strasbourg and his first illustrated story was published at the age of fifteen. Doré began work as a literary illustrator in Paris. Dore's commissions include works by Rabelais, Balzac, Milton and Dante. In 1853 Doré was asked to illustrate the works of Lord Byron. This commission was followed by additional work for British publishers, including a new illustrated English Bible. Doré also illustrated an oversized edition of Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven. The Doré illustrated edition of The Raven is the first edition of Poe's most recognized poem.
Vivien (PªII) - Drawn by Paul Gustave Doré and engraving by W. Ridgway. (From the Rita Carvalho de Sousa Private Collections - Lisbon)
Genoveva (PªI) - Drawn by Gustave Doré and engraving by W. Ridgway. (From the Nuno Carvalho de Sousa Private Collections - Lisbon)
Doré's English Bible (1866) was a great success, and in 1867 Doré had a major exhibition of his work in London. This exhibition led to......
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