On the Wings of Gustave Doré

French born artist "Paul" Gustave Doré (1832-1883)
 lived just 51 years on this earth, but his contribution to the art world is impossible to quantify.

Perhaps most known for his epic etchings, Doré was also 
an illustrator, painter, sculptor, and all-around prodigy.  
He began sculpting in cement at the age of 12, at 15 he was working as a caricature artist for a prominent French publication, and by his 21st year he had been commissioned to illustrate the works of Lord Byron.

Monsieur Doré would later win the right to illustrate books by Balzac, Dante, Poe, Rabelais, Milton, and even the bible. 

{ Doré's illustration for the cover of Edgar Allen Poe's 'The Raven'; 1883 } 
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Personally, I'm smitten.  No one captures the structure of a wing and a wave like Gustave!
His works are striking, emotional, intense and just plain incredible.
Enjoy!

{ 'Andromeda'; 1869 } 
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{ 'Jacob Wrestling with the Angel'; 1855 } 

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{ 'La Famille Du Saltimbanque L'Enfant Blesse' ("Family of Acrobats"); 1837 } 

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{ 'Two Owls'; 1879 } 

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tags: antique, art, biblical, dante, dore, engraving, etching, gustav, illustration, literature, lithograph, print, wings

PHOTO SHOOT - 6.NOV.13

Look for these items coming soon to VeraVague!

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{ the most gorgeous skirt in the world,  and an utterly majestic blouse!  

truly for a lady who lunches. both pieces circa 1800s.}

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{ here we have a lovely maxi length petticoat in gleaming white cotton, c.1950s, and a cute feather hat, circa pre 1940s. }

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{ ultra classic cocktail jacket in lambs wool with mink collar; the cute purse is circa 1920s! }

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{ smart is the word for this suit!  the epitome of 1940s fashion. }

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{ utterly romantic 1950s sheer silk dress with lace detailing and rhinestone buttons.  }

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{  eye-catching silk cocktail gown in fuschia... with wings!  circa 1950s. }

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{  Frankie sends his love. }
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{ ENTER THE SHOP HERE }

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