Street of the Old Lantern (Death of Gérard de Nerval) (1855) — Gustave Doré
Street of the Old Lantern (Death of Gérard de Nerval) (1855) is an artwork by Gustave Doré. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Street of the Old Lantern (Death of Gérard de Nerval) (1855)
- Artist
- Gustave Doré (French, 1832-1883)
- Subject collection
- Allegory & symbolism
The mythology behind the named subject
This title suggests an abstract, symbolic, or allegorical theme. Artists can give visible form to ideas such as love, time, death, virtues, or seasons. This does not by itself identify a scene from one named myth.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Street of the Old Lantern (Death of Gérard de Nerval) (1855)
The portrait composition offers a vertical focal point. Consider a quieter wall beside a reading chair, or a space between windows where the artwork has room around its edges.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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