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The Childhood of Pantagruel (1873) by Gustave Doré

Art Shorts #273: A brief discussion of the Childhood of Pantagruel, an illustration by Gustave Doré for the The Five Books of the Lives and Deeds of Gargantua and Pantagruel written in the 16th century by François Rabelais. For daily stories about art, follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripimprover/ Check out my coffee table books about artists like Antonietta Brandeis, Eugene de Blaas, Federico del Campo, Thomas Mostyn, Peder Mork Monsted, and Hans Zatzka: https://www.amuzeartbooks.com/

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3 days ago
you may wonder what is going on here it's an illustration from 1873 by Gustaf D showing the giant pentag gruel in his cradle playing with some real cows while his tall family and some tiny normal people look on the scene is based on a classic 16th century book about the adventures of Gargantua and pantagruel for which Gustav D made many illustrations

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@t.j.payeur5331

His styles were so diverse. I'd never have thought that this was a Dore'..never.

@belendemaria1989

How I would love an illustrated edition of Pantagruel by Dore! Sadly, mine is illustration-free 😢