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The Oceanids

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Written by: Leon AndersenContributing Writer · Manuscripts & Rare Books
Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 1032875
Gustave Doré

The Oceanids

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Artist / MakerGustave Doré
Date1860
Mediumcanvas, oil paint
Genremythological painting
TypePainting
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 →

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