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Gustave Dore Collection (#9)

Gustave Doré, a renowned French artist of the 19th century, captured the essence of various themes and stories through his intricate engravings

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Tomb of Ferdinand and Isabella in the Cathedral, Granada;An Autumn Tour in Andalusia, 1875

Tomb of Ferdinand and Isabella in the Cathedral, Granada;An Autumn Tour in Andalusia, 1875. Creator: Gustave Doré
Tomb of Ferdinand and Isabella in the Cathedral, Granada; An Autumn Tour in Andalusia, 1875. [Pilgrims at the Tomb of the Catholic Monarchs - Ferdinand II

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Modern Christians in the Palace of the Ancient Moorish Kings

Modern Christians in the Palace of the Ancient Moorish Kings, Alhambra;An Autumn Tour in Andalusia Creator
Modern Christians in the Palace of the Ancient Moorish Kings, Alhambra; An Autumn Tour in Andalusia, 1875. [Tourist chipping off part of the wall decoration as a souvenir]

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Beggars at a Church Door in Andalusia;An Autumn Tour in Andalusia, 1875. Creator: Gustave Doré

Beggars at a Church Door in Andalusia;An Autumn Tour in Andalusia, 1875. Creator: Gustave Doré
Beggars at a Church Door in Andalusia; An Autumn Tour in Andalusia, 1875. [Musicians in southern Spain]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: A Street in Albacete;An Autumn Tour in Andalusia, 1875. Creator: Gustave Doré

A Street in Albacete;An Autumn Tour in Andalusia, 1875. Creator: Gustave Doré
A Street in Albacete; An Autumn Tour in Andalusia, 1875. [Town in southern Spain]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Cadiz;An Autumn Tour in Andalusia, 1875. Creator: Gustave Doré

Cadiz;An Autumn Tour in Andalusia, 1875. Creator: Gustave Doré
Cadiz; An Autumn Tour in Andalusia, 1875. [Ships off the coast of southern Spain]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Coffee Stall - Early Morning, by Gustave Dore. London, 19th century

Coffee Stall - Early Morning, by Gustave Dore. London, 19th century
7286248 Coffee Stall - Early Morning, by Gustave Dore. London, 19th century. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coffee Stall - Early Morning)

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Nebuchadnezzar orders the sons of the rebel Zedekiah to be killed - engraving in 'The Bible

Nebuchadnezzar orders the sons of the rebel Zedekiah to be killed - engraving in "The Bible illustree"by
XEE4161135 Nebuchadnezzar orders the sons of the rebel Zedekiah to be killed - engraving in " The Bible illustree" by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Foreigners devoured by lions in Samaria - Old Testament. People devoured by lions in Samaria

Foreigners devoured by lions in Samaria - Old Testament. People devoured by lions in Samaria - engraving in "The
XEE4161056 Foreigners devoured by lions in Samaria - Old Testament. People devoured by lions in Samaria - engraving in " The Bible illustree" by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: London family peddling goods on street in 19th century, by Gustave Dore

London family peddling goods on street in 19th century, by Gustave Dore
7286246 London family peddling goods on street in 19th century, by Gustave Dore by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: The Divine Comedy (La Divina Commedia, La Divine Comedie), Inferno, Canto 22

The Divine Comedy (La Divina Commedia, La Divine Comedie), Inferno, Canto 22
XEE4145640 The Divine Comedy (La Divina Commedia, La Divine Comedie), Inferno, Canto 22: Alichino and Calcabrina grapple above the pitch - by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321)

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Gustave Dore Bible: The Levite finding the corpse of the woman (engraving)

Gustave Dore Bible: The Levite finding the corpse of the woman (engraving)
5221443 Gustave Dore Bible: The Levite finding the corpse of the woman (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Levite finding the corpse of the woman)

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: London: A Pilgrimage. Frontispiece

London: A Pilgrimage. Frontispiece
7286251 London: A Pilgrimage. Frontispiece. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispiece)

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Alpine Scene, 1865 (oil on canvas)

Alpine Scene, 1865 (oil on canvas)
5860797 Alpine Scene, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 195.5--130 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Gustave Dore (1832-1883))

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Esther accusing Haman (Aman) - biblical scenes, Esther and Aman

Esther accusing Haman (Aman) - biblical scenes, Esther and Aman, wood engraving by Gustave Dore - later colouring
XEE4160168 Esther accusing Haman (Aman) - biblical scenes, Esther and Aman, wood engraving by Gustave Dore - later colouring by Dore

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: The Little Thumb by Charles Parrault (french writer) The Giant Cut his daughters throats without

The Little Thumb by Charles Parrault (french writer) The Giant Cut his daughters throats without hesitation (engraving)
XEE4162013 The Little Thumb by Charles Parrault (french writer) The Giant Cut his daughters throats without hesitation (engraving) by Dore

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Egyptians urge Moses to depart, by Dore. - Bible

Egyptians urge Moses to depart, by Dore. - Bible
3780003 Egyptians urge Moses to depart, by Dore. - Bible by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: The Egyptians urge Moses to depart, engraving by Gustave Dore)

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: The death of Samson - Bible

The death of Samson - Bible
3779817 The death of Samson - Bible by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: The death of Samson - Samson pulls down the temple of the Philistines at Gaza)

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: A Pastoral under Louis the XV (gravure)

A Pastoral under Louis the XV (gravure)
671694 A Pastoral under Louis the XV (gravure) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pastoral under Louis the XV)

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Album of the Siege of Paris, Municipal canteen Boulevard St. Michel

Album of the Siege of Paris, Municipal canteen Boulevard St. Michel (pen & brown ink wash & pencil on paper)
XIR414924 Album of the Siege of Paris, Municipal canteen Boulevard St. Michel (pen & brown ink wash & pencil on paper) 88; cantine municipale Boulevard Saint-Michel; Saint; St; b/w photo; black

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Ruggiero rescuing Angelica, illustration from Canto X of Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto

Ruggiero rescuing Angelica, illustration from Canto X of Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto (1474-1533)
CHT239758 Ruggiero rescuing Angelica, illustration from Canto X of Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto (1474-1533) published 1888, Paris (engraving) by Dore

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Slum terraces, by Gustave Dore

Slum terraces, by Gustave Dore
7261227 Slum terraces, by Gustave Dore by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Over London - By Rail)

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Illustration of Song 5 of The Purgatory, by Gustave Dore (engraving)

Illustration of Song 5 of The Purgatory, by Gustave Dore (engraving)
ELD4831847 Illustration of Song 5 of The Purgatory, by Gustave Dore (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Illustration of Song 5 of The Purgatory in " La Divine Comedie")

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Illustration of Song 24 of Hell, by Gustave Dore (engraving)

Illustration of Song 24 of Hell, by Gustave Dore (engraving)
ELD4831862 Illustration of Song 24 of Hell, by Gustave Dore (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Illustration of Song 24 of Hell in " La Divine Comedie" (la divina commedia)

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: The fee shows Cinderella the pumpkin that will allow her to go to the ball, by Gustave Dore

The fee shows Cinderella the pumpkin that will allow her to go to the ball, by Gustave Dore, 1879 (engraving)
ELD4831664 The fee shows Cinderella the pumpkin that will allow her to go to the ball, by Gustave Dore, 1879 (engraving) by Dore

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Dante and Virgil meet Giant Anthee, illustrated by Gustave Dore, 1861 (engraving)

Dante and Virgil meet Giant Anthee, illustrated by Gustave Dore, 1861 (engraving)
ELD4831538 Dante and Virgil meet Giant Anthee, illustrated by Gustave Dore, 1861 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Dante and Virgil meet Giant Anthee)

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Little Red Riding Hood and Wolf dislike like Grandma. Illustration by Gustave Dore, 1867 (engraving)

Little Red Riding Hood and Wolf dislike like Grandma. Illustration by Gustave Dore, 1867 (engraving)
ELD4831269 Little Red Riding Hood and Wolf dislike like Grandma. Illustration by Gustave Dore, 1867 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info)

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: First song of Hell, a panthere opposes Dantes passage. Illustration by Gustave Dore

First song of Hell, a panthere opposes Dantes passage. Illustration by Gustave Dore, 1852 (engraving)
ELD4831218 First song of Hell, a panthere opposes Dantes passage. Illustration by Gustave Dore, 1852 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: First song of Hell)

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: The prediction of St. Paul to Ephese. Jews who were engaged in exorcism burn the books

The prediction of St. Paul to Ephese. Jews who were engaged in exorcism burn the books
ELD4831298 The prediction of St. Paul to Ephese. Jews who were engaged in exorcism burn the books. Illustration by Gustave Dore, 1882 (engraving) by Dore

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: First song of Hell: the poet Dante finds himself in a forest

First song of Hell: the poet Dante finds himself in a forest. Illustration by Gustave Dore, 1852 (engraving)
ELD4831197 First song of Hell: the poet Dante finds himself in a forest. Illustration by Gustave Dore, 1852 (engraving) by Dore

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: The Girl, from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (engraving, 19th century)

The Girl, from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (engraving, 19th century)
PER190895 The Girl, from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (engraving, 19th century) by Huyot, Jules (1841-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Girl)

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Scripture reading in night refuge for homeless people, engraving by Gustave Dore (1832-83), c

Scripture reading in night refuge for homeless people, engraving by Gustave Dore (1832-83), c. 1872 (engraving)
3245511 Scripture reading in night refuge for homeless people, engraving by Gustave Dore (1832-83), c.1872 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Reconstruction of the temple. The second temple

Reconstruction of the temple. The second temple
7243340 Reconstruction of the temple. The second temple. by Maurand, Charles (1824-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reconstruction of the temple)

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Found in the street, poor homeless children, engraving by Gustave Dore (1832-83), c

Found in the street, poor homeless children, engraving by Gustave Dore (1832-83), c. 1872 (engraving)
3245514 Found in the street, poor homeless children, engraving by Gustave Dore (1832-83), c.1872 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Don Quixote in bed engravings

Don Quixote in bed engravings
Of the Diverting and Important Scrutiny which the Curate and The Barber made in the Library of our Ingenious GENTLEMAN

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Don Quixote and the young goatherd

Don Quixote and the young goatherd

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Don Quixote in the black mountain

Don Quixote in the black mountain
Don Quixote in (sierra morena) the black mountain

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Don Quixote wonderful adventure

Don Quixote wonderful adventure

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Don Quixote and the shepherds verse

Don Quixote and the shepherds verse
Don Quixote and the unfortunate shepherds verse

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Don Quixote engraving

Don Quixote engraving
Don Quixote, Sancho and the princess Dorotea

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Don Quixote finds a horse corpse

Don Quixote finds a horse corpse

Background imageGustave Dore Collection: Don Quixote dreaming engraving

Don Quixote dreaming engraving
Don Quixote dreaming about dragons and battles engraving




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Gustave Doré, a renowned French artist of the 19th century, captured the essence of various themes and stories through his intricate engravings. From depicting the celestial beauty in Dante's Paradiso to illustrating the dark alleys of Victorian London, Doré's artistic prowess knew no bounds. In Canto 31 of Paradiso, Doré skillfully portrayed a saintly throng forming a celestial rose (rose celeste) in the empyrean. The delicate details and ethereal aura emanating from his work transport viewers into this divine realm. Contrasting with this heavenly scene is Doré's depiction of Victorian London as a shady place. Through his engravings, he exposed the grim reality lurking behind its grand façade, shedding light on societal issues that plagued this era. Doré also delved into literature by bringing Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" to life. His illustration capturing the moment when the mariner shot an albatross showcases both his attention to detail and ability to convey emotions through art. The Mouth of Hell engraving stands as another testament to Doré's talent for portraying darkness and despair. With meticulous strokes, he depicted Charon, the ferryman guiding lost souls across River Styx into damnation—a haunting image that lingers in one's mind. However, it was not only gloom that fascinated Gustave Doré; he also explored religious themes such as Jesus praying in Gethsemane Garden or Satan vanquished in Milton's Paradise Lost. His ability to capture these profound moments evokes contemplation and introspection within viewers. Doré even ventured beyond literature and religion by illustrating scenes from Don Quixote or depicting social realities like The Devils Acre - Westminster or The New Zealander—each piece showcasing his versatility as an artist who could tackle diverse subjects with equal brilliance.