Paul Gustave Doré (1832 – 1883)
Explore the dramatic wood engravings & illustrations of Gustave Doré (1832-1883). Master of Romanticism, famed for Biblical scenes, Dante's Inferno, and literary masterpieces. Discover his influential art!
About this artwork
- Title: Charon
- Artist: Paul Gustave Doré
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Romantic Academic
- Creative period: Romantic Academic
- Corpus context: dramatic romantic narrative , classical engraving influence
- Keywords: charon , biblical illustration , dante inferno
- Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
Quick Facts
- Subject or theme: Greek Mythology; Underworld Journey
- Location: Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
- Title: Charon
- Year: 1869
- Movement: Romanticism
- Influences: Romanticism