Now Was The Day Departing | Gustave Doré | 1890 Size:16"x20" the painting evokes themes of

the painting evokes themes of survival

The travelers and their animals in the gorge provide a sense of scale

a remarkable fine art print from the 1898 piece by Oskar Zwintscher

his wings spread

silvery clarity while leaving much of the valley in enveloping shadow

Now Was The Day Departing | Gustave Doré | 1890 Size:16"x20" the painting evokes themes ofNow Was the Day Departing (1890) by Gustave Dor (18321883) depicts two cloaked figures pausing beneath a star filled sky as the crescent moon rises above the distant horizon. Created as an illustration for "The Divine Comedy, Inferno, Canto 2", the engraving captures a profound sense of stillness and contemplation, with Dor's masterful use of light and shadow evoking the beauty and mystery of the night. Print: A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm)