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The Calling of Samuel
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| Artist / Maker | Gustave Doré |
|---|---|
| Date | 1877 |
| Culture / Origin | France |
| Medium | Brush and brown wash and white gouache, with pen and black ink, on tan wove paper |
| Dimensions | 36.7 × 29.2 cm (14 1/2 × 11 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Prints and Drawings |
| Type | Drawing and Watercolor |
About the Artist
French illustrator, painter and sculptor, best known for his illustrations of epic literature, such as those by Dante, Cervantes, Hugo, and Milton, as well as contemporary texts, such as those by Balzac. In 1872, he began to record the conditions of London slums. These engravings are rich in dramatic detail and show a harsh and nightmarish world. His work influenced that of Van Gough and later, the Symbolists. Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0 / Public Domain.
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