[DORÉ (Gustave, 1833-1882, French Painter & Illustrator)]

Unsigned carte de visite photo Photograph, originally issued by Fairless & Beeforth, proprietors of the Doré Gallery, 35, New Bond Street, London, showing him head and shoulders, unusually in three quarter profile to the viewer's right and wearing a modern-style tie, theedge of his white waistcoat and of his Légion d'honneur in hisleft lapel just visible, in an oval, 4¼" x 2½", no place, no date, the original London 1880, this reproduction by Ritz & Hastings of 147 Tremont Street, Boston, Mass, circa 1882-

The Doré Gallery was active under that name from 1869 to 1895 to sell his works and fine reproductions. His illustrated books especially were very popular in the UK, though they did not always please the citics. The USA was thoroughly enthusiastic.
Doré was awarded the Légion d'honneur in 1861 while still in his twenties.

Item Date:  1884

Stock No:  38420      £125

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