Paul Gustave Dore (1883)

The book Paul Gustave Dore by Frank Henry Norton is a comprehensive biography of the renowned French artist and illustrator Paul Gustave Dore. The book delves into the life and works of Dore who was known for his intricate and detailed illustrations of classic literature such as The Divine Comedy and Don Quixote. Norton provides a detailed account of Dore's early life and education his artistic influences and his rise to fame as a prominent illustrator in the 19th century. The book also explores Dore's personal life including his relationships with family friends and colleagues as well as his travels and experiences abroad.Throughout the book Norton provides numerous examples of Dore's artwork including sketches drawings and finished illustrations allowing readers to fully appreciate the artist's skill and talent. Additionally the book includes a detailed bibliography and index making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of art history and illustration.Overall Paul Gustave Dore is an engaging and informative biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and works of one of the most celebrated illustrators 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.