Proclaimed "the most illustrious of illustrators," Gustave Dore is best known for his engravings, which appeared in editions of the Bible, Dante's Inferno , Poe's The Raven , The Adventures of Don Quixote , and even in Hollywood films, from King Kong to Seven . Yet the extent of his genius remains largely unknown. Here, along with his renowned illustrations, his paintings and sculptures are also examined, bringing to light the rich diversity of his talent. Dore was master of all media. His work transcended techniques and eras, covering an inexhaustible range of subjects from Europe to the United States to Russia.

Author Biography

Philippe Kaenel is a professor of teaching and research at Lausanne University, and a specialist in the illustration genre and in the works of Gustave Dore. Paul Lang and Edouard Papet are head curators at the Musee des Beaux-Arts in Canada and at the Musee d'Orsay respectively. Come Fabre was commissioner of the exhibition "L'Ange du bizarre" at the Musee d'Orsay in 2013.