Premium Framed Print : DANTE AND THE RIVER OF LETHE, BY GUSTAVE DORE. Gustave Dore, 1832 - 1883, French
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DANTE AND THE RIVER OF LETHE, BY GUSTAVE DORE. Gustave Dore, 1832 - 1883, French
DANTE AND THE RIVER OF LETHE, BY GUSTAVE DORE. Gustave Dore, 1832 - 1883, French. Engraving for the Purgatorio by Dante. Wood engraving by Heliodore Joseph Pisan after Gustave Dore, with signatures in the print, 1870, Art, Artist, romanticism, colour, color engraving
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Media ID 12953351
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1832 1883 Colour Dante Dore Gustave Gustave Dore Joseph Pisan Purgatorio Romanticism Signatures Heliodore
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "DANTE AND THE RIVER OF LETHE, BY GUSTAVE DORE" takes us on a journey through the depths of Dante Alighieri's imagination. Created by the renowned French artist Gustave Dore in 1870, this wood engraving beautifully captures a scene from Dante's Purgatorio. In this mesmerizing artwork, we witness Dante standing at the edge of the River Lethe, one of the four rivers that flow through the realm of Purgatory. The intricate details and vivid colors bring to life Dore's interpretation of this mythical river as it winds its way through a hauntingly beautiful landscape. The engraving showcases Dore's mastery in capturing emotions and atmosphere. Every stroke seems to convey both awe and trepidation as Dante contemplates crossing this mystical river that holds the power to erase memories. The signatures within the print serve as a testament to Dore's skillful craftsmanship and artistic vision. With its romanticism-inspired style, this nineteenth-century engraving transports us back in time, immersing us in an era where art was intricately intertwined with literature and culture. It serves as a reminder of how art can transcend boundaries and evoke profound emotions across generations. This vintage piece from Arkheia is not just an engraved image; it is a window into history—a visual representation of Dante's epic poem brought to life by Gustave Dore’s illustrative technique.
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