Orlando Furioso

gustavedore

drawing, paper, ink

drawing

narrative-art

black and white photography

landscape

black and white format

paper

nature

b w

ink

romanticism

black and white

monochrome photography

monochrome

Gustave Doré was a prominent French artist best known for his illustrations, including those for the epic poem *Orlando Furioso*. This illustration captures the drama of the story, a knight named Orlando riding a winged hippogriff through the forest as he searches for the beautiful Angelica. Doré's dramatic use of light and shadow, along with the detailed depiction of the landscape, creates a sense of mystery and intrigue. This work is characteristic of Doré's style, which often combined realism with romanticism and fantasy, appealing to audiences of all ages.