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Book Synopsis: Gustave Doré's illustrations for Dante's Divine Comedy are an unforgettable visual journey through nightmare landscapes of eternal damnation to the very core of Hell. In The Doré Illustrations for Dante's Divine Comedy, Doré reproduces with excellent clarity Dante Alighieri's sublime poetic masterpiece in 135 plates of The Inferno, Purgatory, and Paradise; an extraordinarily vivid and imaginative account of the poet's allegorical journey through the afterlife. From the depths of hell onto the mountain of purgatory and up to the empyrean realms of paradise, Doré's illustrations depict the passion and grandeur of the epic poem in such famous scenes as the embarkation of the souls for hell,Paolo and Francesca (four plates), the forest of suicides, Thaïs the harlot, Bertram de Born holding his severed head aloft, Ugolino (four plates), the emergence of Dante and Virgil from hell, the ascent up the mountain, the flight of the eagle, Arachne, the lustful sinners being purged in the seventh circle, the appearance of Beatrice, the planet Mercury, and the first splendors of paradise, Christ on the cross, the stairway of Saturn, the final vision of the Queen of Heaven, and many more. Each plate is accompanied by appropriate lines from the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow translation of Dante's work, including the phrase often used in a humorous sense in the illustration The Gate of Hell (plate 8), "All hope abandon, ye who enter in!"
Engraver, printmaker, sculptor, and woodcut artist, Gustave Doré (1832–83) was perhaps the most successful illustrator of the nineteenth century. Doré usually drew his designs directly onto woodblocks. The Doré Bible was a treasured possession in countless homes, and his best-received works continued to appear through the years in edition after edition. His illustrations for Dante's Divine Comedy constitute one of his most highly regarded efforts and were Doré's personal favorites. A frontispiece illustration of author Dante Alighieri is included on the 136th plate. Dover publishes an extensive collection of world-class fine art and art history books, plus an amazing variety of fine art coloring books.
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Experience the unforgettable journey through the realms of Dante's Divine Comedy with The Dore Illustrations. Renowned artist Gustave Doré's masterful illustrations bring to life the nightmare landscapes and the very essence of Hell itself. With 136 plates, you will be captivated by the vivid and imaginative depiction of Dante Alighieri's poetic masterpiece.
Doré's illustrations take you on a visual exploration of The Inferno, Purgatory, and Paradise, unveiling the passion and grandeur of this epic poem. From the embarkation of souls into hell to the emergence of Dante and Virgil from the depths of hell, each plate reflects the emotive essence of Dante's allegorical journey.
Accompanied by lines from the esteemed Henry Wadsworth Longfellow translation, these illustrations truly immerse you in the world of Dante. The iconic scenes, such as Paolo and Francesca or the forest of suicides, will leave a lasting impression on your imagination.
Gustave Doré, a prominent engraver, printmaker, sculptor, and woodcut artist, was hailed as the most successful illustrator of the nineteenth century. His illustrations for Dante's Divine Comedy were his personal favorites, demonstrating his unparalleled talent and artistic vision.
Don't miss out on this exquisite collector's piece. Discover the passion and grandeur of Dante's Divine Comedy through Doré's astounding illustrations.
Get The Dore Illustrations for Dante's Divine Comedy and embark on an unforgettable journey into the realms of the afterlife.
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