Alix Pare And Valerie Sueur Hermel The Fantastic Gustave Dore Hardcover Art Book Prestel Publishing
Why you'll like it
- Comprehensive Retrospective — Explore an unprecedented collection showcasing thousands of rare prints, paintings, and drawings across a legendary artistic career.
- Literary Masterpieces — Admire intricate illustrations created for classic works by Dante, Shakespeare, Cervantes, Milton, and Poe.
- Ornate Presentation — Enjoy a spectacularly designed hardcover package that reflects the dramatic romantic style of the artist.
- Expert Authorship — Written by renowned art experts Alix Pare and Valerie Sueur Hermel with meticulous historical insight.
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Description
Discover the breathtaking visual world of a legendary nineteenth-century illustrator with this authoritative art monograph. Spanning an extraordinary creative career from an oeuvre of over ten thousand works, this stunning volume brings together masterworks across prints, paintings, sculptures, and detailed line drawings.
Explore iconic illustrations created for classic literary masterpieces including Dante's Divine Comedy, Cervantes' Don Quixote, Milton, Shakespeare, and Edgar Allan Poe. Published by Prestel and authored by Alix Pare and Valerie Sueur Hermel, the publication is presented in a spectacularly ornate package that mirrors the dramatic, romantic, and exuberant style of the artist.
Perfect for art enthusiasts, historians, and collectors, this comprehensive hardcover retrospective celebrates a timeless master of illustrative storytelling.
How to use
Display carefully on a flat surface or reading stand, handle pages by the edges to preserve archival quality, and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Ingredients
Premium acid-free archival art paper, high-resolution color ink printing, durable cloth-bound hardcover binding, protective matte dust jacket.
As printed by the brand. Check the pack label if you have an allergy.
Specifications
| Brand | Prestel |
|---|---|
| EAN | 9783791379630 |
| Ships from | USA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai |
| Sold by | Dropy.in |
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What is Gustave Dore known for?
Gustave Dore is best celebrated for his highly detailed, romantic, and imaginative wood-engraved illustrations for classic nineteenth-century literature, including the Bible, Dante's Divine Comedy, and Don Quixote.
What are Gustave Dore's best works?
Some of his most celebrated and enduring illustrative works include his plates for Dante's Divine Comedy, John Milton's Paradise Lost, Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote, and Alfred Tennyson's Idylls of the King.
What illustrated books has Gustave Dore published?
He illustrated numerous monumental literary editions throughout his career, spanning monumental works of epic poetry, historical fiction, and classic fairy tales.
Is this book an authentic imported edition available in India?
Yes, this is a 100% authentic USA-imported edition sourced directly from official publishers to ensure genuine quality for collectors in India.
Who authored The Fantastic Gustave Dore?
This comprehensive art monograph was authored by art historians Alix Pare and Valerie Sueur Hermel and published by Prestel Publishing.
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