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réf. 0822308630.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1987réf. 180566Singapore: Graham Brash Publishers 1987. xxx 223p. very good in wraps with minor rubbing; reprint of the classic work by the Jesuit Sinologist. Graham Brash Publishers unknown books
1989réf. 232358Singapore: Graham Brash Publishers 1989. Reprint. hardcover. very good. Facsimile edition. Translated from the French with notes historical and explanatory by M. Kennelly. Illustrated in black and white. 223 pages 8vo pictorial boards. Singapore: Graham Brash Publishers 1989. A very good copy. Graham Brash Publishers unknown books
réf. 9971492156.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1987réf. I4528Singapore : White Lotus 1987. Paperback. Good/no dj. 1.00. Dore Henry. Chinese Customs White Lotus paperback
réf. 0713431873.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
2001réf. 127659Paris Desclée, coll. "Jésus et Jésus-Christ" 2001 1 vol. broché in-8, broché, couverture illustrée, 354 pp. Nouvelle édition revue et complétée. Très bon état.
2001réf. 127659Paris Desclée, coll. "Jésus et Jésus-Christ" 2001 1 vol. broché in-8, broché, couverture illustrée, 354 pp. Nouvelle édition revue et complétée. Très bon état.
1973réf. 106261973 6 volumes, pleine reliure rouge style "Art Nouveau" (full binding) petit in-quarto présentée avec un étui recouvert d'un tissu de soie grenat (with the case covered with a silk fabric), dos long (spine without raised band) - décoration florale stylisée exécutée aux filets courbes or et mates (stylized floral decoration carried out with the curves nets gold and matt) - pièce de titre sur fond noir (label of title), sur les plats : tissu de velours grenat (on the cover : velvet fabric) et décoration florale stylisée exécutée aux filets courbes or et mates (stylized floral decoration carried out with the curves nets gold and matt) avec sur le premier plat une pièce de laiton incrustée et gravée en relief (and on the front cover part of brass encrusted and engraved in relief), tête dorée (top edge gilt) - tranches lisses (edges smooth), tirage limité (limited edition), 12 illustrations hors-texte en couleurs par volume : "Aphrodite" illustrations de Pierre Letellier - "Les Aventures du Roi Pausole" illustrations de Raymond Brenot - "Les Chansons de Bilitis" illustrations d'Amandine Doré - "Psyché " illustrations de Guilly Joffrin - "Poèmes libres" illustrations de Hilaire - "La Femme et le Pantin" illustrations de Grau-Sala, 1973 à Paris les Editions de l'Ibis,
1972réf. 66899Paris Editions de l'Ibis 1972 6 vol. relié 6 vol. in-4, reliure cuir éditeur, dos à nerfs ornés de pièces de titre grenat et de motifs et frises dorés en encadrement, têtes dorées, étuis bordés. Bonne édition illustrée, soigneusement typographiée en noir avec ornementations et titres en couleurs. Chaque volume est illustré de 12 compositions hors-texte lithographiées en couleurs par Pierre Letellier (Aphrodite), Raymond Brenot (Les Aventures du roi Pausole), Amandine Doré (Les Chansons de Bilitis), Guily Joffrin (Psyché), Hilaire (Poèmes libres) et Grau Sala (La Femme et le pantin). Exemplaire sur vélin chiffon de Lana. Série bien conservée.
1972réf. 66899Paris Editions de l'Ibis 1972 6 vol. relié 6 vol. in-4, reliure cuir éditeur, dos à nerfs ornés de pièces de titre grenat et de motifs et frises dorés en encadrement, têtes dorées, étuis bordés. Bonne édition illustrée, soigneusement typographiée en noir avec ornementations et titres en couleurs. Chaque volume est illustré de 12 compositions hors-texte lithographiées en couleurs par Pierre Letellier (Aphrodite), Raymond Brenot (Les Aventures du roi Pausole), Amandine Doré (Les Chansons de Bilitis), Guily Joffrin (Psyché), Hilaire (Poèmes libres) et Grau Sala (La Femme et le pantin). Exemplaire sur vélin chiffon de Lana. Série bien conservée.
1862réf. 79664Paris: Hetzel 1862. Fine. Hetzel Paris 1862 29.90 x 42.10 cm une feuille Original wood engraving signed in the plate by the artist and engraver. Composition created by Gustave Doré and engraved by Boetzel on China paper and mounted on Holland laid paper at the request of publisher Hetzel to illustrate his folio edition of Perrault's Contes in 1862. Occasional light worming in margins not affecting the engraving. These illustrations for the Contes are considered the most successful of this text: Gustave Doré offers an unprecedented dramatic vision. With him everything contributes to the dramatization of the tale from the theatrical staging of the composition to the smallest details that generate terrifying realism through the technique known as ""tinted wood."" He uses India ink or gouache previously diluted as required by the ""wash"" technique. For Perrault's tales the eleven best engravers of the period were employed to engrave with the burin the forty wooden plates: Pannemaker Pisan Pierdon Maurand Boetzel Brevière Hébert Deschamps Dumont Delduc and Fagnon. Gustave Doré's work in illustrating the Contes is paramount; he does not reduce engraving to its ornamental function but transforms it into a true object of narration. These illustrations are Doré's most famous works and immediately received enthusiastic reviews notably that of Sainte-Beuve in Les Nouveaux lundis December 23 1861: ""A Perrault like there never was until now and like there will never be again. . I can only say that these drawings seem very beautiful to me richly and opulently turned that they have a grandiose character that renews the aspect of these humble tales and restores to them their first marvel prior to Perrault himself."" Hetzel unknown
1862réf. 79637Paris: Hetzel 1862. Fine. Hetzel Paris 1862 29.90 x 42.10 cm une feuille Original wood engraving on end-grain wood signed in the plate by the artist and engraver. Composition created by Gustave Doré and engraved by Charles Maurand on China paper and mounted on Holland laid paper at the request of publisher Hetzel to illustrate his folio edition of Perrault's Contes in 1862. A pale marginal dampstain not touching the image. These illustrations of the Contes are considered the most successful of this text: Gustave Doré offers an unprecedented dramatic vision. With him everything contributes to the dramatization of the tale from the theatrical staging of the tableau to the smallest details that generate terrifying realism through the technique known as ""tinted wood"". He uses India ink or gouache previously diluted as required by the ""wash"" technique. For Perrault's tales the eleven finest engravers of the period were enlisted to engrave with burin the forty wood blocks: Pannemaker Pisan Pierdon Maurand Boetzel Brevière Hébert Deschamps Dumont Delduc and Fagnon. Gustave Doré's work in the context of illustrating the Contes is paramount; he does not reduce engraving to its ornamental function but transforms it into a true object of narration. These illustrations are Doré's most famous works and immediately received enthusiastic reviews notably that of Sainte-Beuve in Les Nouveaux lundis 23 December 1861: ""Un Perrault comme il n'y en eut jamais jusqu'ici et comme il ne s'en verra plus. . Je ne puis que dire que ces dessins me semblent fort beaux d'un tour riche et opulent qu'ils ont un caractère grandiose qui renouvelle l'aspect de ces humbles contes et leur rend de leur premier merveilleux antérieur à Perrault même."" ""A Perrault such as there never was until now and such as there will never be again. . I can only say that these drawings seem very beautiful to me of a rich and opulent turn that they have a grandiose character that renews the aspect of these humble tales and restores to them their original wonder that predates Perrault himself."" Hetzel unknown
1862réf. 79669Paris: Hetzel 1862. Fine. Hetzel Paris 1862 29.90 x 42.10 cm une feuille Original wood engraving signed on the plate by the artist and engraver. Composition created by Gustave Doré and engraved by Charles Maurand on China paper and mounted on laid Holland paper at the request of publisher Hetzel to illustrate his folio edition of Perrault's Contes in 1862. Occasional worming and soiling to lower right corner not affecting the engraving. These illustrations of the Contes are considered the most successful of this text: Gustave Doré presents an unprecedented dramatic vision. With him everything contributes to the dramatization of the tale from the theatrical staging of the scene to the smallest details that generate terrifying realism through the technique known as ""tinted wood"". He uses India ink or gouache previously diluted as required by the ""wash"" technique. For Perrault's tales the eleven best engravers of the time were employed to engrave with burin the forty wooden plates: Pannemaker Pisan Pierdon Maurand Boetzel Brevière Hébert Deschamps Dumont Delduc and Fagnon. Gustave Doré's work in illustrating the Contes is paramount; he does not reduce engraving to its ornamental function but transforms it into a true object of narration. These illustrations are Doré's most famous works and immediately received enthusiastic criticism notably that of Sainte-Beuve in Les Nouveaux lundis December 23 1861: ""Un Perrault comme il n'y en eut jamais jusqu'ici et comme il ne s'en verra plus. . Je ne puis que dire que ces dessins me semblent fort beaux d'un tour riche et opulent qu'ils ont un caractère grandiose qui renouvelle l'aspect de ces humbles contes et leur rend de leur premier merveilleux antérieur à Perrault même."" ""A Perrault like there never was before and as will never be seen again. . I can only say that these drawings seem very beautiful to me of a rich and opulent turn that they have a grandiose character that renews the aspect of these humble tales and restores to them their original marvelous quality that existed before Perrault himself."" Hetzel unknown
1862réf. 79649Paris: Hetzel 1862. Fine. Hetzel Paris 1862 29.90 x 42.10 cm une feuille Original wood engraving signed in the plate by the artist and engraver. Composition created by Gustave Doré and engraved by Emile Deschamps on China paper and mounted on Holland laid paper at the request of publisher Hetzel to illustrate his folio edition of Perrault's Contes in 1862. Occasional light foxing in margins not affecting the engraving. These illustrations of the Contes are considered the most successful of this text: Gustave Doré offers an unprecedented dramatic vision. With him everything contributes to the dramatization of the tale from the theatrical staging of the tableau to the smallest details that generate terrifying realism through the technique known as ""tinted wood"". He uses India ink or gouache previously diluted as required by the ""wash"" technique. For Perrault's tales the eleven best engravers of the period were enlisted to engrave with burin the forty wooden plates: Pannemaker Pisan Pierdon Maurand Boetzel Brevière Hébert Deschamps Dumont Delduc and Fagnon. Gustave Doré's work in illustrating the Contes is paramount; he does not reduce engraving to its ornamental function but transforms it into a true narrative object. These illustrations are Doré's most famous works and immediately received enthusiastic reviews notably that of Sainte-Beuve in Les Nouveaux lundis December 23 1861: ""Un Perrault comme il n'y en eut jamais jusqu'ici et comme il ne s'en verra plus. . Je ne puis que dire que ces dessins me semblent fort beaux d'un tour riche et opulent qu'ils ont un caractère grandiose qui renouvelle l'aspect de ces humbles contes et leur rend de leur premier merveilleux antérieur à Perrault même."" ""A Perrault like none there has ever been until now and like none will ever be seen again. . I can only say that these drawings seem very beautiful to me of a rich and opulent style that they have a grandiose character that renews the aspect of these humble tales and restores to them their first wonder prior to Perrault himself."" Hetzel unknown
1862réf. 79646Paris: Hetzel 1862. Fine. Hetzel Paris 1862 29.90 x 42.10 cm une feuille Original wood engraving signed in the plate by the artist and engraver. Composition created by Gustave Doré and engraved by François Pannemaker on China paper and mounted on Dutch laid paper at the request of publisher Hetzel to illustrate his folio edition of Perrault's Contes in 1862. A very light marginal dampstain not affecting the design as well as some soiling in the left margin. These illustrations of the Contes are considered the most successful of this text: Gustave Doré offers an unprecedented dramatic vision. With him everything contributes to the dramatization of the tale from the theatrical staging of the tableau to the smallest details that generate terrifying realism through the technique known as ""tinted wood."" He uses India ink or gouache previously diluted as required by the ""wash"" technique. For Perrault's tales the eleven best engravers of the time were enlisted to engrave the forty wood plates with the burin: Pannemaker Pisan Pierdon Maurand Boetzel Brevière Hébert Deschamps Dumont Delduc and Fagnon. Gustave Doré's work in illustrating the Contes is essential; he does not reduce engraving to its ornamental function but transforms it into a true object of narration. These illustrations are Doré's most famous works and immediately received enthusiastic reviews notably that of Sainte-Beuve in Les Nouveaux lundis December 23 1861: ""Un Perrault comme il n'y en eut jamais jusqu'ici et comme il ne s'en verra plus. . Je ne puis que dire que ces dessins me semblent fort beaux d'un tour riche et opulent qu'ils ont un caractère grandiose qui renouvelle l'aspect de ces humbles contes et leur rend de leur premier merveilleux antérieur à Perrault même."" ""A Perrault the likes of which has never existed until now and the likes of which will never be seen again. . I can only say that these drawings seem very beautiful to me of a rich and opulent style that they have a grandiose character that renews the aspect of these humble tales and restores to them their first marvelous quality that preceded Perrault himself."" Hetzel unknown
1862réf. 79633Paris: Hetzel 1862. Fine. Hetzel Paris 1862 29.90 x 42.10 cm une feuille Original wood engraving signed on the plate by the artist and engraver. Composition created by Gustave Doré and engraved by François Pannemaker on chine collé mounted on Holland laid paper commissioned by publisher Hetzel to illustrate his folio edition of Perrault's Contes in 1862. A light marginal dampstain not affecting the design. These illustrations for the Contes are considered the most successful of this text: Gustave Doré offers an unprecedented dramatic vision. With him everything contributes to the dramatization of the tale from the theatrical staging of the tableau to the smallest details that generate terrifying realism thanks to the technique known as ""tinted wood."" He uses India ink or gouache previously diluted as required by the ""wash"" technique. For Perrault's tales the eleven best engravers of the period were enlisted to engrave with burin the forty wood plates: Pannemaker Pisan Pierdon Maurand Boetzel Brevière Hébert Deschamps Dumont Delduc and Fagnon. Gustave Doré's work in illustrating the Contes is paramount; he does not reduce engraving to its ornamental function but transforms it into a true object of narration. These illustrations are Doré's most famous works and immediately received enthusiastic reviews notably that of Sainte-Beuve in Les Nouveaux lundis December 23 1861: ""Un Perrault comme il n'y en eut jamais jusqu'ici et comme il ne s'en verra plus. . Je ne puis que dire que ces dessins me semblent fort beaux d'un tour riche et opulent qu'ils ont un caractère grandiose qui renouvelle l'aspect de ces humbles contes et leur rend de leur premier merveilleux antérieur à Perrault même."" ""A Perrault like there never was before and like there will never be again. . I can only say that these drawings seem very beautiful to me of a rich and opulent manner that they have a grandiose character which renews the aspect of these humble tales and restores to them their original marvel that preceded Perrault himself."" Hetzel unknown
1862réf. 79638Paris: Hetzel 1862. Fine. Hetzel Paris 1862 29.90 x 42.10 cm une feuille Original wood engraving signed on the plate by the artist and engraver. Composition created by Gustave Doré and engraved by François Pierdon on China paper and mounted on Dutch laid paper at the request of publisher Hetzel to illustrate his folio edition of Perrault's Contes in 1862. A pale marginal dampstain not touching the image as well as some worming in the margin. These illustrations for the Contes are considered the most successful for this text: Gustave Doré offers an unprecedented dramatic vision. With him everything contributes to the dramatization of the tale from the theatrical staging of the tableau to the smallest details that generate terrifying realism through the technique known as ""tinted wood."" He uses India ink or gouache previously diluted as required by the ""wash"" technique. For Perrault's tales the eleven best engravers of the period were enlisted to engrave with burin the forty wooden plates: Pannemaker Pisan Pierdon Maurand Boetzel Brevière Hébert Deschamps Dumont Delduc and Fagnon. Gustave Doré's work in illustrating the Contes is essential; he does not reduce engraving to its ornamental function but transforms it into a true object of narration. These illustrations are Doré's most famous works and immediately received enthusiastic reviews notably that of Sainte-Beuve in Les Nouveaux lundis December 23 1861: ""Un Perrault comme il n'y en eut jamais jusqu'ici et comme il ne s'en verra plus. . Je ne puis que dire que ces dessins me semblent fort beaux d'un tour riche et opulent qu'ils ont un caractère grandiose qui renouvelle l'aspect de ces humbles contes et leur rend de leur premier merveilleux antérieur à Perrault même."" ""A Perrault like there never was before and as there will never be again. . I can only say that these drawings seem very beautiful to me of a rich and opulent style that they have a grandiose character that renews the aspect of these humble tales and restores to them their original wonder that preceded even Perrault."" Hetzel unknown
1862réf. 79647Paris: Hetzel 1862. Fine. Hetzel Paris 1862 29.90 x 42.10 cm une feuille Original wood engraving signed in the plate by the artist and engraver. Composition created by Gustave Doré and engraved by François Pannemaker on China paper and mounted on Holland laid paper at the request of publisher Hetzel to illustrate his folio edition of Perrault's Contes in 1862. Very faint marginal dampstain not affecting the drawing and foxing in upper margin not affecting the engraving. These illustrations of the Contes are considered the most successful of this text: Gustave Doré offers an unprecedented dramatic vision. With him everything contributes to the dramatization of the tale from the theatrical staging of the tableau to the smallest details that generate terrifying realism through the technique known as ""tinted wood"". He uses India ink or gouache previously diluted as required by the ""wash"" technique. For Perrault's tales the eleven best engravers of the period were enlisted to engrave with burin the forty wooden plates: Pannemaker Pisan Pierdon Maurand Boetzel Brevière Hébert Deschamps Dumont Delduc and Fagnon. Gustave Doré's work in illustrating the Contes is paramount; he does not reduce engraving to its ornamental function but transforms it into a true narrative object. These illustrations are Doré's most famous works and immediately received enthusiastic reviews notably that of Sainte-Beuve in Les Nouveaux lundis December 23 1861: ""Un Perrault comme il n'y en eut jamais jusqu'ici et comme il ne s'en verra plus. . Je ne puis que dire que ces dessins me semblent fort beaux d'un tour riche et opulent qu'ils ont un caractère grandiose qui renouvelle l'aspect de ces humbles contes et leur rend de leur premier merveilleux antérieur à Perrault même."" ""A Perrault like none there has ever been until now and like none will ever be seen again. . I can only say that these drawings seem very beautiful to me of a rich and opulent style that they have a grandiose character that renews the aspect of these humble tales and restores to them their first wonder prior to Perrault himself."" Hetzel unknown
1862réf. 79632Paris: Hetzel 1862. Fine. Hetzel Paris 1862 29.90 x 42.10 cm une feuille Original wood engraving signed on the plate by the artist and engraver. Composition created by Gustave Doré and engraved by François Pannemaker on chine collé mounted on Holland laid paper commissioned by publisher Hetzel to illustrate his folio edition of Perrault's Contes in 1862. A light marginal dampstain not affecting the design. These illustrations for the Contes are considered the most successful of this text: Gustave Doré offers an unprecedented dramatic vision. With him everything contributes to the dramatization of the tale from the theatrical staging of the tableau to the smallest details that generate terrifying realism thanks to the technique known as ""tinted wood."" He uses India ink or gouache previously diluted as required by the ""wash"" technique. For Perrault's tales the eleven best engravers of the period were enlisted to engrave with burin the forty wood plates: Pannemaker Pisan Pierdon Maurand Boetzel Brevière Hébert Deschamps Dumont Delduc and Fagnon. Gustave Doré's work in illustrating the Contes is paramount; he does not reduce engraving to its ornamental function but transforms it into a true object of narration. These illustrations are Doré's most famous works and immediately received enthusiastic reviews notably that of Sainte-Beuve in Les Nouveaux lundis December 23 1861: ""Un Perrault comme il n'y en eut jamais jusqu'ici et comme il ne s'en verra plus. . Je ne puis que dire que ces dessins me semblent fort beaux d'un tour riche et opulent qu'ils ont un caractère grandiose qui renouvelle l'aspect de ces humbles contes et leur rend de leur premier merveilleux antérieur à Perrault même."" ""A Perrault like there never was before and like there will never be again. . I can only say that these drawings seem very beautiful to me of a rich and opulent manner that they have a grandiose character which renews the aspect of these humble tales and restores to them their original marvel that preceded Perrault himself."" Hetzel unknown
1862réf. 79661Paris: Hetzel 1862. Fine. Hetzel Paris 1862 29.90 x 42.10 cm une feuille Original wood engraving signed in the plate by the artist and engraver. Composition by Gustave Doré and engraved by François Pannemaker on China paper and laid down on Dutch laid paper at the request of publisher Hetzel to illustrate his folio edition of Perrault's Contes in 1862. Worming to margins not affecting the engraving. These illustrations of the Contes are considered the most successful for this text: Gustave Doré offers an unprecedented dramatic vision. With him everything contributes to the dramatization of the tale from the theatrical staging of the tableau to the smallest details that generate terrifying realism thanks to the technique known as ""tinted wood."" He uses India ink or gouache previously diluted as required by the ""wash"" technique. For Perrault's tales the eleven best engravers of the period were employed to engrave with burin the forty wood plates: Pannemaker Pisan Pierdon Maurand Boetzel Brevière Hébert Deschamps Dumont Delduc and Fagnon. Gustave Doré's work in illustrating the Contes is paramount; he does not reduce engraving to its ornamental function but transforms it into a true object of narration. These illustrations are Doré's most famous works and immediately received enthusiastic criticism notably that of Sainte-Beuve in Les Nouveaux lundis December 23 1861: ""Un Perrault comme il n'y en eut jamais jusqu'ici et comme il ne s'en verra plus. . Je ne puis que dire que ces dessins me semblent fort beaux d'un tour riche et opulent qu'ils ont un caractère grandiose qui renouvelle l'aspect de ces humbles contes et leur rend de leur premier merveilleux antérieur à Perrault même."" ""A Perrault such as there never was until now and such as will never be seen again. . I can only say that these drawings seem very beautiful to me of a rich and opulent turn that they have a grandiose character that renews the aspect of these humble tales and restores to them their first marvelous quality prior to Perrault himself."" Hetzel unknown
1862réf. 79644Paris: Hetzel 1862. Fine. Hetzel Paris 1862 29.90 x 42.10 cm une feuille Original wood engraving signed in the plate by the artist and engraver. Composition created by Gustave Doré and engraved by François Pannemaker on China paper and mounted on Dutch laid paper at the request of publisher Hetzel to illustrate his folio edition of Perrault's Contes in 1862. A faint marginal dampstain not affecting the design as well as some spotting in the margins. These illustrations of the Contes are considered the most successful of this text: Gustave Doré offers an unprecedented dramatic vision. With him everything contributes to the dramatization of the tale from the theatrical staging of the tableau to the smallest details that generate terrifying realism thanks to the technique known as ""tinted wood."" He uses India ink or gouache previously diluted as required by the ""wash"" technique. For Perrault's tales the eleven best engravers of the time were called upon to engrave with burin the forty wooden plates: Pannemaker Pisan Pierdon Maurand Boetzel Brevière Hébert Deschamps Dumont Delduc and Fagnon. Gustave Doré's work in illustrating the Contes is paramount; he does not reduce engraving to its ornamental function but transforms it into a true narrative object. These illustrations are Doré's most famous works and immediately received enthusiastic criticism notably that of Sainte-Beuve in Les Nouveaux lundis December 23 1861: ""Un Perrault comme il n'y en eut jamais jusqu'ici et comme il ne s'en verra plus. . Je ne puis que dire que ces dessins me semblent fort beaux d'un tour riche et opulent qu'ils ont un caractère grandiose qui renouvelle l'aspect de ces humbles contes et leur rend de leur premier merveilleux antérieur à Perrault même."" ""A Perrault as there never was before and as there will never be again. . I can only say that these drawings seem very beautiful to me rich and opulent in character that they have a grandiose quality that renews the aspect of these humble tales and restores to them their original wonder that preceded Perrault himself."" Hetzel unknown
1862réf. 79662Paris: Hetzel 1862. Fine. Hetzel Paris 1862 29.90 x 42.10 cm une feuille Original wood engraving signed in the plate by the artist and engraver. Composition by Gustave Doré and engraved by François Pannemaker on China paper and laid down on Dutch laid paper at the request of publisher Hetzel to illustrate his folio edition of Perrault's Contes in 1862. Rare worming to margins not affecting the engraving and crease to lower left corner of margin. These illustrations of the Contes are considered the most successful for this text: Gustave Doré offers an unprecedented dramatic vision. With him everything contributes to the dramatization of the tale from the theatrical staging of the tableau to the smallest details that generate terrifying realism thanks to the technique known as ""tinted wood."" He uses India ink or gouache previously diluted as required by the ""wash"" technique. For Perrault's tales the eleven best engravers of the period were employed to engrave with burin the forty wood plates: Pannemaker Pisan Pierdon Maurand Boetzel Brevière Hébert Deschamps Dumont Delduc and Fagnon. Gustave Doré's work in illustrating the Contes is paramount; he does not reduce engraving to its ornamental function but transforms it into a true object of narration. These illustrations are Doré's most famous works and immediately received enthusiastic criticism notably that of Sainte-Beuve in Les Nouveaux lundis December 23 1861: ""Un Perrault comme il n'y en eut jamais jusqu'ici et comme il ne s'en verra plus. . Je ne puis que dire que ces dessins me semblent fort beaux d'un tour riche et opulent qu'ils ont un caractère grandiose qui renouvelle l'aspect de ces humbles contes et leur rend de leur premier merveilleux antérieur à Perrault même."" ""A Perrault such as there never was until now and such as will never be seen again. . I can only say that these drawings seem very beautiful to me of a rich and opulent turn that they have a grandiose character that renews the aspect of these humble tales and restores to them their first marvelous quality prior to Perrault himself."" Hetzel unknown
1862réf. 79660Paris: Hetzel 1862. Fine. Hetzel Paris 1862 29.90 x 42.10 cm une feuille Original wood engraving signed in the plate by the artist and engraver. Composition created by Gustave Doré and engraved by François Pannemaker on China paper and mounted on Holland laid paper at the request of publisher Hetzel to illustrate his folio edition of Perrault's Tales in 1862. Some soiling and foxing in the margins not affecting the engraving. These illustrations of the Tales are considered the most successful of this text: Gustave Doré offers an unprecedented dramatic vision. With him everything contributes to the dramatization of the tale from the theatrical staging of the tableau to the smallest details that generate terrifying realism through the technique known as ""tinted wood."" He uses India ink or gouache previously diluted as required by the ""wash"" technique. For Perrault's tales the eleven best engravers of the time contributed to engrave with burin the forty wooden plates: Pannemaker Pisan Pierdon Maurand Boetzel Brevière Hébert Deschamps Dumont Delduc and Fagnon. Gustave Doré's work in illustrating the Tales is essential; he does not reduce engraving to its ornamental function but transforms it into a true narrative object. These illustrations are Doré's most famous works and immediately received enthusiastic criticism notably that of Sainte-Beuve in Les Nouveaux lundis December 23 1861: ""Un Perrault comme il n'y en eut jamais jusqu'ici et comme il ne s'en verra plus. . Je ne puis que dire que ces dessins me semblent fort beaux d'un tour riche et opulent qu'ils ont un caractère grandiose qui renouvelle l'aspect de ces humbles contes et leur rend de leur premier merveilleux antérieur à Perrault même."" ""A Perrault such as there never was until now and such as will never be seen again. . I can only say that these drawings seem very beautiful to me of a rich and opulent style that they have a grandiose character which renews the aspect of these humble tales and restores to them their first marvelous quality anterior to Perrault himself."" Hetzel unknown
