Donkey Skin | Gustave Doré | 1867

This illustration was created for Charles Perrault's "Fairy Tales", it is a masterful engraving that embodies the Romantic fascination with mystery and medieval legend. Set beneath a luminous moon and the shadow of a Gothic castle, the composition follows the disguised princess as she flees her former life, surrounded by dramatic architecture and deep chiaroscuro. Doré's extraordinary precision and atmospheric vision transform Perrault's fairy tale into a haunting meditation on exile, resilience, and enchantment.

Print: 

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints feature a 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing. 

Our Eco Credentials Include:

• FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
• Printed using water based inks
• Local fulfilment reduces carbon emissions
• Contains no plastic

Sizes:

11 x 14 Inches = 28 cm x 35.5 cm

16 x 20 Inches = 40.6 cm x 50.8 cm