The New Zealander, 1872. Creator: Gustave DoréThe New Zealander, 1872. A figure sits on the banks of the River Thames contemplating the downfall of the city. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold
Paris Street; Rainy Day, 1877. Artist: Gustave CaillebotteParis Street; Rainy Day, 1877. Found in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago
Le Sommeil, 1866. Artist: Gustave CourbetLe Sommeil, 1866. From the collection of the Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France
The Devils Acre - Westminster, 1872. Creator: Gustave DoréThe Devils Acre-Westminster, 1872. Devils Acre, a Victorian slum near Westminster Abbey had a high rate of mortality from diseases such as typhoid. From, " LONDON
The Last Judgement, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave DoreThe Last Judgement, 1865-1866. From the Bible (Book of Revelation 20:11)
Moses descending from Mount Sinai with the tablets of the law (Ten Commandments), 1866. Artist: Gustave DoreMoses descending from Mount Sinai with the tablets of the law (Ten Commandments), 1866. From The Bible (Exodus 5.35)
Ludgate Hill, London, 1872. A scene of traffic congestion, with a railway viaduct (centre), and the dome of St Pauls visible in the distance
Limehouse Dock, 1872. Creator: Gustave DoréLimehouse Dock, 1872. Limehouse Dock in Tower Hamlets used by seagoing vessels to offload cargo to canal barges, for onward transport along the Regents Canal. From, " LONDON
Thence issuing we again beheld the stars, c1890. Creator: Gustave DoréThe beautiful lights of heav n dawn d through a circular opening in the cave: thus issuing we again beheld the stars, c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil emerge from Hell, and see the stars
We to those beasts, that rapid strode along, drew near, when Chiron took an arrow forth, c1890. Chiron, leader of the centaurs
Gustave Dore, French artist, engraver and illustrator, 1863. A photograph from Album de Photographies dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres, 1850-1900, 2nd album, Editions MD, Paris
Charles IX of France, 1898. Artist:s KrakowCharles IX of France, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898
Bird s-eye view of the Eiffel Tower at the time of the opening of the Paris Exposition of 1889. Designed by the French civil engineer Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923)
The Archangel Michael and his angels fighting the dragon, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave DoreThe Archangel Michael and his angels fighting the dragon, 1865-1866. The Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus in her arms looks down from Heaven. From Gustave Dores Bible (Revelation 12:1)
Now was the day departing, c1890. Creator: Gustave DoréNow was the day departing, and the air, imbrown d with shadows, from their toils released, c1890. Dante and the Roman poet Virgil
Charles V, 1898. Artist: HildirbrandCharles V, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898
A Canyon, 1878. Artist: Gustave DoreA Canyon, 1878. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg
Archangel Gabriel, instrument of God, smiting the camp of Sennacherib and the Assyrians, 1865-1866. From Gustave Dores Bible (II Kings 19)
The Flood, 1866. Artist: Gustave DoreThe Flood, 1866. Humans and animals are overwhelmed by the deluge while, in the background, The Ark floats on the waters. From the Bible (Genesis)
God creating light, 1866. Artist: Gustave DoreGod creating light, 1866. Scene from the Old Testament (Genesis). From Gustave Dores illustrated Bible. (London, 1866)
Portail milieu d Aubeterre, 1851. Creator: Gustave Le GrayPortail milieu d Aubeterre, 1851
The Angel and the Orphan, 1872. Creator: Gustave DoréThe Angel and the Orphan, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]
Death of Louis Charles Antoine Desaix, French General and military leader, 1898. Artist: BarbantDeath of Louis Charles Antoine Desaix, French General and military leader, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898
The Citadel of Namur, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898
Nicolas Fouquet, Superintendent of Finances in France under Louis XIV, 1898. Artist: Gustave DemoulinNicolas Fouquet, Superintendent of Finances in France under Louis XIV, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898
Victory by Abraham Duquesne over Admiral Michel Adriaanzoon de Ruyter, 1898. Artist: LaplanteVictory by Abraham Duquesne over Admiral Michel Adriaanzoon de Ruyter, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898
Chateau of Rosny, 1898. Artist: BarbantChateau of Rosny, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898
Maximilien de Bethune, duke of Sully, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898
Illustration from John Miltons Paradise Lost, 1866. Artist: Gustave DoreIllustration from John Miltons Paradise Lost, 1866. Illustration for Miltons (1608-1674) epic poem dramatising the fall of Man in the Book of Genesis in the Bible
Reclining Woman, 1865. Artist: Gustave CourbetReclining Woman, 1865. Courbet, Gustave (1819-1877). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
Dante and Virgil in the inferno, 1863. Artist: Gustave DoreDante and Virgil in the inferno, 1863. Dante, guided by Virgil, in the third gulf of the eighth circle, observes those guilty of simony suffering burning
Dante and Virgil at the edge of the abyss from which a foetid smell steamed up, 1863. Artist: Gustave DoreDante and Virgil at the edge of the abyss from which a foetid smell steamed up, 1863. Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) was a great admirer of Virgil
Samson bringing down the Temple of Dagon, 1866. Artist: Gustave DoreSamson bringing down the Temple of Dagon, 1866. The Israelite hero Samson, having been betrayed by Delilah and taken prisoner and blinded by the Philistines
Dante protected by Virgil from harm by demons, 1863. Artist: Gustave DoreDante protected by Virgil from harm by demons, 1863. Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) was a great admirer of Virgil, and in his Divina Commedia (Divine Comedy)
Reverie (Portrait of Gabrielle Borreau), 1862. Creator: Gustave CourbetReverie (Portrait of Gabrielle Borreau), 1862
Cliffs on the Sea Coast: Small Beach, Sunrise (Falaise au bord de la mer, vu Petite Plage, soleil levant), 1865
Wooded Landscape, 1819 / 77. Creator: Gustave CourbetWooded Landscape, 1819/77
The Rock of Hautepierre, c. 1869. Creator: Gustave CourbetThe Rock of Hautepierre, c. 1869
The Brook of Les Puits-Noir, c. 1855. Creator: Gustave CourbetThe Brook of Les Puits-Noir, c. 1855
An Alpine Scene, 1874. Creator: Gustave CourbetAn Alpine Scene, 1874
Mere Gregoire, 1855 and 1857 / 59. Creator: Gustave CourbetMere Gregoire, 1855 and 1857/59
The Valley of Les Puits-Noir, 1868. Creator: Gustave CourbetThe Valley of Les Puits-Noir, 1868
Pompeii, Pompeys Lane, Tomb Monument of Mamia, ca. 1853
La Discorde, 1886. Creator: Felix BracquemondLa Discorde, 1886. [Discord]
L Homme qui court apres la Fortune et celui qui l attend dans son lit, 1886. [The man who runs after Fortune and the man who waits for it in bed, or The fortune-seeker and the layabout]
Le Lion amoureux, 1886. Creator: Felix BracquemondLe Lion amoureux, 1886. [The Lion in Love]
Frontispiece for Champfleurys "Les Amis de la Nature", 1859Frontispiece for Champfleurys " Les Amis de la Nature", 1859
Skiffs, 1877. Creator: Gustave CaillebotteSkiffs, 1877