Dore's Spain All 236 Illustrations from Spain |
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Author:
| Doré, Gustave |
Series title: | Dover Fine Art, History of Art Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-486-43417-9 |
Publication Date: | Apr 2004 |
Publisher: | Dover Publications, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $16.95 |
Book Description:
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One of the most popular (and most prolific) illustrators of all time, Gustave Dor#65533; (1832–1883) established his reputation with works of art that exuded a romantic style, an abundance of detail, and a dramatic use of light and shade. This collection of drawings, created during Dore's trip to Spain with a friend in the 1870s, includes a haunting view of Barcelona's prison of the Inquisition, dynamic portraits of working-class men and the huddled poor, soaring interiors and...
More DescriptionOne of the most popular (and most prolific) illustrators of all time, Gustave Dor#65533; (1832–1883) established his reputation with works of art that exuded a romantic style, an abundance of detail, and a dramatic use of light and shade. This collection of drawings, created during Dore's trip to Spain with a friend in the 1870s, includes a haunting view of Barcelona's prison of the Inquisition, dynamic portraits of working-class men and the huddled poor, soaring interiors and exteriors of cathedrals, bullfighting arenas, fiery Spanish dancers, and other scenes evocatively conveying mood and setting.