Conference: Gustave Doré

Name: Conference: Gustave Doré
Start: 2026-10-13T13:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-13T15:00:00.000Z
Location: Mairie du 8e arrondissement

Step into the surreal and intricate world of Gustave Doré, the legendary illustrator who defined 19th-century visual storytelling. This talk explores the boundless imagination of a master whose sketches continue to shape how we picture the world's greatest literary masterpieces.

Mairie du 8e arrondissement (Paris 8th)

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The Historical and Archaeological Society of the 8th and 17th arrondissements invites you to a conference dedicated to Gustave Doré (1832-1883), a major figure of 19th-century French art.

An illustrator of iconic works such as The Divine Comedy, Don Quixote, or the Bible, Gustave Doré deeply influenced the history of illustration through the richness of his imagination and the virtuosity of his line.

Hosted by Claire Chaix de Lavarène, this conference will revisit the journey of this exceptional artist, his prolific body of work, and his lasting influence on the arts and culture.

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