What was Gustave Doré primarily?
A painter
A printmaker
An artist
A carpenter
Answer
Gustave Doré was primarily an artist. He was a French illustrator, graphic artist, painter, and sculptor. He is best known for his illustrations of literary works, including Dante's Divine Comedy, Milton's Paradise Lost, and Balzac's The Human Comedy. Doré's work was characterized by its realism, detail, and use of chiaroscuro. He was also a prolific artist, producing over 1,000 works during his lifetime.
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