Gustave DorΓ©
French artist, printmaker and illustrator
ποΈJanuary 6, 1832 - January 23, 1883
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πBiography
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.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Created iconic illustrations for Dante's 'Divine Comedy'
- β¦Produced the famous 'DorΓ©'s English Bible'
- β¦One of the most prolific and influential illustrators in history
π¬Famous Quotes
"I have the patience of an ox.
"Art is emotion.
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