Bidspirit auction | Gustave Dore - Three Don

Gustave Dore - Three Don Quixote Engravings - Group of three engravings by renowned French artist and illustrator Gustave Dore, created for the celebrated 1863 edition of Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote. Included are scenes titled The Don's Misadventure, The Adventure of the Fulling-Mills, and an additional The Don's Misadventure illustration, each depicting memorable episodes from the classic Spanish novel. Dore's masterful compositions are noted for their dramatic storytelling, intricate detail, and rich tonal contrasts, making his illustrations among the most sought-after interpretations of Don Quixote. Presented in archival mats and ready for framing. Sight size approximately 14” x 11” each matted. Gustave Dore (1832-1883) was a French artist, illustrator, and printmaker celebrated for his engravings for literary masterpieces including Don Quixote, The Divine Comedy, Paradise Lost, and The Bible. His dramatic and highly detailed illustrations remain among the most recognizable images in nineteenth-century art.