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Gustave dore, new edition, with critical and explanatory notes, life of dante, and chronology, published by p. The dore illustrations for dantes divine comedy book. Title page reads dante s inferno translated by the rev henry francis cary, m. Gustave dore, was a renowned painter and book illustrator, who flourished during the second half of the 19th century from around 1850 until his death in 1883. This is the telling of dantes classic tale of his visit to hell in 0. The longfellow translation of dante s divine comedy is still one of the best. Dores illustrations for dantes divine comedy by gustave dore, 9780486232317, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Printed on 12 x 18 bright white linen finished cover stock lb216 gsm. Dante is thirtyfive years old, half of the biblical life expectancy of 70, lost in a dark wood, assailed by. Inferno the divine comedy dante, dore, gustave, esolen, anthony on. The epic poem, telling the story of dantes journey through hell, is made horrifyingly real by dores knack for capturing religious themes and his ability to capture darkness. Wenn sie dieses produkt verkaufen, mochten sie uber seller support updates.
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Oct 02, 2018 the second fifteen plates out of 75 from gustave dores illustrations of dantes inferno. Ive loved gustave dore since i learned about him in my art history class, and ive loved dantes divine comedy since i bought a copy at costco years ago. Dore worked primarily with wood engraving and steel engraving. Dantes inferno by dante alighieri, illustrated by gustave dore. Many artists have attempted to illustrate dante alighieris epic poem the divine comedy, but none have made such an indelible stamp on our collective imagination as the frenchman gustave dore. Gustave dores dramatic illustrations of dantes divine comedy. Planned by dore as early as 1855, the dante illustrations were the first in a series he. New introductions commissioned from todays top writers and scholars. This edition includes several nice features like a synopsis at the beginning of each canto, a collection of artworks, and a table of contents integrated into the kindle sidebar. Download the dore illustrations for dantes divine comedy. A distinctive bottom stamp authenticates this as heavy walled armor. A very nicely formatted edition of the longfellow translation of the inferno. Dores illustrations for paradise lost dover fine art, history of art.
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High quality dantes inferno inspired wall art by independent artists and designers from around the world. In the back of the book there are sheets to record purchasers names and addresses. Gustave dores 18321883 illustrations and dantes divine comedy have become so intimately connected that even today, nearly 150 years after their initial publication, the artists rendering of the poets text still determines our vision of the commedia. Make offer dantes inferno, gustave dore illustrations, charles thompson company, hardcover antique 1800s dantes inferno illust. Download in pdf, epub, and mobi format for read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The dore illustrations for dantes divine comedy by gustave dore. Aug 12, 2012 what is the value of dantes inferno book, translated by the rev. Inferno canto 1 m idway upon the journey of our life 1 i found myself within a forest dark, 2. In the back of the book there are sheets to record purchaser s names and addresses. All dantes inferno artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. It consists of 5 images each beautifully presented. Buy a cheap copy of the dore illustrations for dantes. See more ideas about dantes inferno, dante alighieri and gustave dore.
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Make offer gustave dore the complete and authentic works of rabelais hard back book 1891 antique book blanchard jerrold the life of gustave dore first edition rare. Nov 17, 2015 this is the telling of dante s classic tale of his visit to hell in 0. The longfellow translation of dantes divine comedy is still one of the best. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
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Dante s divine comedy is one of the most important and longlasting works for literature. Perrault charles gustave dore big book of fairy tales first edition and printing. The first part of dantes divine comedy translated by henry francis cary, the inferno or hell begins on the night before good friday in the year 0, halfway along our lifes path. The inferno, purgatory and paradise by dante and gustave dore and a great selection of related books, art and. Printed on 100% cotton watercolour textured paper, art prints would be at home in any gallery. Dantes inferno new edition by dante alighieri, 1885. This is not a bible with text, but is a compilation of dore s illustrations for the bible. The allegory describes dantes journey through the depths of hell. This is not a bible with text, but is a compilation of dores illustrations for the bible. Gustave dore 18321883 was a french artist, illustrator and sculptor.
When i found out dore did art for it, i had to buy it. The book was a financial success, however, and dore received commissions from other british publishers. Masterpieces from the works of gustave dore, selected from the dore bible, milton, dantes inferno, dantes purgatorio and paradiso, fontaine, fairy realm. He was noted for his illustrations of the divine comedy, the bible and other classics. Jul 29, 2014 buy dantes inferno illustrated by dore. The dore illustrations for dantes divine comedy dover fine art. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. I absolutely love gustave dore, and his intense, dramatic engravings were perfect for dante alighieris inferno.
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The dore illustrations for dantes divine comedy the dore illustrations for dantes divine comedy by gustave dore. The original etchings of gustave dore have been computerenhanced to illustrate the story. From the first circle, where unbaptized souls live in peaceful limbo, down to the ninth circle, where satan is. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Dantes inferno gustave dore, new edition by dante alighieri. What is the value of dantes inferno book, translated by the rev. Dantes inferno by dante alighieri, illustrated by gustave. Dore was 23 years old in 1855, when he first decided to create a series of engravings for a deluxe edition of dantes classic. Modern english version alighieri, dante, neff, douglas, dore, gustave, longfellow, henry wadsworth on. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
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I absolutely love gustave dore, and his intense, dramatic engravings were perfect for dante alighieri s inferno. The first fifteen plates from gustave dores illustrations of dantes inferno. The divine comedy is an allegorical vision and an epic poem of the afterlife written between 8 and 12. Dante alighieris inferno from the original by dante alighieri and illustrated with the designs of gustave dore new york. Inferno by dante, illustrated gustave dore abebooks.
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