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Doré Gallery, London: A Historic Exhibition Space

cultural-heritage · 2026-05-19

The Doré Gallery in London was originally established to exhibit the work of French artist Gustave Doré (1832-1883) at 168 New Bond Street. In the early twentieth century, under Joseph Fishburn's supervision, it hosted rotating exhibitions of modern British and Continental artists. The gallery offered rental space, as advertised in The Year's Art 1909, which noted six galleries of varying sizes with excellent top lighting, including a Large Gallery described as the most important of its kind in London. The gallery was located at 35 New Bond Street, London, W.

Key facts

  • The Doré Gallery was originally opened to exhibit Gustave Doré's work.
  • Gustave Doré lived from 1832 to 1883.
  • The gallery was at 168 New Bond Street, London.
  • Joseph Fishburn supervised the gallery in the early twentieth century.
  • The gallery hosted rotating exhibitions of modern British and Continental artists.
  • Gallery space was available for rental.
  • An advertisement in The Year's Art 1909 promoted the galleries.
  • The gallery had six galleries with excellent top lighting.

Entities

Artists

  • Gustave Doré

Institutions

  • Doré Gallery
  • The Year's Art

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • 168 New Bond Street
  • 35 New Bond Street

Sources