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Dore's Paradise Lost -c1870- "SAT A FORMIDABLE SHAPE"

$ 17.23



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  ANTIQUE DORE PRINT OF 

PARADISE LOST SCENES

This 141 year old wood engraving is from the book "PARADISE LOST" by Milton,  dated c1870. 

Paul Gustave Doré (1832 - 1883) was a French artist, engraver, illustrator and sculptor. Doré worked primarily with wood engraving and steel engraving.

Doré was born in Strasbourg and his first illustrated story was published at the age of fifteen. His skill had manifested itself even earlier, however. At age five he had been a prodigy artist, creating drawings that were mature beyond his years.  Subsequently, as a young man, he began work as a literary illustrator in Paris, winning commissions to depict scenes from books by Rabelais, Balzac, Milton and Dante.

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 the foundation of the Doré Gallery in New Bond Street. In 1869,

His later works included Coleridge's Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Milton's Paradise Lost, Tennyson's The Idylls of the King, The Works of Thomas Hood, and The Divine Comedy. His work also appeared in the Illustrated London News.

He continued to illustrate books until his death of a short illness in Paris in 1883

This wood engraving print has an image that is about 10" x 8 " on a  page that is 11 1/2' " x 9 ".  It is in  good condtion with some age toning.  It is suitable for framing and would be an excellent gift.

The print that is being auctioned is partially enscribed "BEFORE THE GATES THERE SAT ON EITHER SIDE A FORMIDABLE SHAPE".


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