Gustave Dore

Illustrator

Birthday January 6, 1832

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace France

DEATH DATE Jan 23, 1883 (51)

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About

French artist who was known for his work with wood engraving. He also illustrated the works of Lord Byron.

Before Fame

He published his first illustrated story when he was fifteen.

Trivia

His work was featured in the newspaper The Illustrated London News.

Family Life

He never married and lived with his mother in Paris until his death.

Associated With

He illustrated an oversized edition of Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven in 1883.