Sailor on tall ship rigging, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Antique Print

Verlag: Dore

Beschreibung

Artist: Gustave Dore . Print Size: 12 1/4 ins x 9 1/2 ins Overall Size: 18 x 14 ins. Original early printing of Gustave Dore classic interpretation of Coleridge's longest single poem.Dore's production as an illustrator remains unmatched for scope or ambition. His illustrations achieved real power when he chose texts that suited his extravagant imagination and taste for excess . His work was particularly popular with the British public. From 1856 until his death he worked as much for London as for Paris publishers. From 1868 theDore Gallery in New Bond Street displayed examples of his work in every genre, and he contributed regularly to the Illustrated London News.Dore often visited London between 1868 and 1879, but never settled in the city or learned any English. CONDITION: Large Folio Size Wood Engraved Antique Print. Heavy type paper. There is a waterstain around the edge of the plate otherwise the Image is clear and clean. Suitable ageing. As Scanned. PUBLISHED DATE 1878. New York: Harper Brothers Publishers. NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU PURCHASE: This is a GENUINE ANTIQUE VINTAGE PRINT. It is NOT a modern reproduction, ie. a laser scan, photocopy etc. It is the original from the antique or vintage atlas or book publication. This print was published on the date mentioned, or circa of the date mentioned at the top of the page. The print I have for sale, like many antique vintage prints and maps that you see online, originate from an antique vintage book or atlas publication. The publication may not always be known. If you have any questions, emails are welcome. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 16537

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Titel: Sailor on tall ship rigging, The Rime of the...

Verlag: Dore

Einband: no binding

Zustand: very good