Gustave DorΓ©

Gustave DorΓ©

French artist, printmaker and illustrator

πŸ—“οΈJanuary 6, 1832 - January 23, 1883
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πŸ“–Biography

Paul Gustave DorΓ© was a French artist, printmaker, illustrator, comics artist, caricaturist, and sculptor. He is best known for his wood engraving illustrations for The Bible and Dante's Divine Comedy.

πŸ†Major Works & Achievements

  • ✦Created iconic illustrations for Dante's 'Divine Comedy'
  • ✦Produced the famous 'DorΓ©'s English Bible'
  • ✦One of the most prolific and influential illustrators in history

πŸ’¬Famous Quotes

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I have the patience of an ox.

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Art is emotion.

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