Artist

Gustave Doré

1832–1883 · born in Strasbourg · died in 7th arrondissement of Paris

Gustave Doré was a French artist born in Strasbourg in 1832. He became the most famous book illustrator of his time, drawing scenes for the Bible, Dante's Inferno, Don Quixote and fairy tales. He lived in Paris and died there in 1883.