One of the busiest, most in-demand artists of the 19th century, Gustave Doré illustrated works by renowned authors such as Rabelais, Balzac, Milton, and Dante, creating memorable editions like Don Quixote.
Doré's illustrations for Poe's 'The Raven' were softer and rich in detail, reflecting the poem's mood with deep chiaroscuro, contrasting his earlier fine-lined work on Quixote.
Doré's edition of 'The Raven' was published after Poe's death, emphasizing the poem's stature despite the author having died more than thirty years prior, almost in poverty.
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