Hugo Collection (#16)

Hugo Gylden
HUGO GYLDEN Swedish astronomer Date: 1841 - 1896

Victor Hugo / Gavarni
VICTOR HUGO French novelist in his late 20s, sitting in a chair Date: 1802 - 1885

Victor Hugos house at St Peter Port, Guernsey
VICTOR HUGO View across the front garden of Hauteville House, St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, where the French novelist lived during his exile from France. Date: circa 1960

Flying Saucer
Ralph 124C 41+ [Hugo Gernsback] Domed-disc spacecraft which anticipates to a remarkable degree the flying saucers of twenty years later Date: 1929

Rows of PCR systems copying human DNA
Human genome research. Rows of GeneAmp polymerase chain reaction (PCR) systems copying human DNA at the Joint Genome Institute (JGI)

Researchers sequencing human DNA in a laboratory
Human genome research. Researchers carrying out DNA sequencing at the Joint Genome Institute (JGI). Computers sit between the large automated sequencers

HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME. Lon Chaney as Quasimodo in a scene from the silent movie The Hunchback of Notre Dame, 1923

Tomb of Adele Hugo, wife of famous French writer Victor Hugo, in a graveyard at Villequier, Normandy, France, Europe

Esmeralda Quadrilles, music cover
Scene from a ballet on a music cover for the Esmeralda Quadrilles by Charles W Glover. A male ballet dancer takes centre stage, with several ballerinas grouped round him

Pierre-Jules Hetzel / Gill
Pierre-Jules Hetzel (1814 -1886) French editor and publisher, best known for his lavishly illustrated editions of Jules Vernes novels so highly prized by collectors today

Francois Paul Meurice / Demare
Francois Paul Meurice (1818-1905) French dramatist and editor of the Evenement, founded by Victor Hugo to whom he was the literary executor, and edited his works (1880-1885)

douard Lockroy / Gill
douard Lockroy (1840-1913) militant journalist, entering politics in 1871, sitting on the extreme left. In 1877 he married Madame Charles Hugo, the daughter-in-law of the poet Victor Hugo

Hugues Doneau
HUGUES (Hugo) DONEAU (Donellus) French jurist

Hugo Returns
VICTOR HUGO He is received enthusiastically when he returns to France from exile, landing at Bordeaux in early September 1870

Hugo at Congress
Victor Hugo presides over a peace congress in the Salle Sainte-Cecile, Paris

Tiffany Glassware
An unbelievably hideous item of Tiffany glassware, designed by Hugo Schnaper, who alone knows what its meant to be, or what function it is intended to perform

Victor Hugo / Furniss
VICTOR HUGO French novelist

HOFMANNSTHAL (1874-1929)
HUGO VON HOFMANNSTHAL Austrian writer & librettist, notably with Richard Strauss

Victor Hugo / Moloch / 1882
VICTOR HUGO French novelist, idolised by one of his young readers

Victor Hugo / Vanity Fair
VICTOR HUGO French novelist in old age

Victor Hugo / French Pc
VICTOR HUGO French novelist in old age Date: 1802 - 1885

Victor Hugo / Eichhorn
VICTOR HUGO French novelist in old age

Victor Hugo / Gill Globe
VICTOR HUGO French writer, sitting on top of the world

Quasimodo Flogged / Hugo
The flogging of Quasimodo

Lesseps Academician
FERDINAND DE LESSEPS French engineer, presented to the Academie Francaise by Pailleron and Victor Hugo

Hugo Von Hofmannsthal
HUGO VON HOFMANNSTHAL Austrian writer

Invisibility Machine
According to inventor/ publisher Hugo Gernsback, making people invisible is possible, using radiation similar to X-rays, based on the research of Steans

Eckener / Hindenburg Zepp
Hugo Eckener, German aviator, and his Hindenburg Zeppelin

Hugo Wolf / Nauer
HUGO WOLF Austrian composer

Victor Hugo / Gill Lune
VICTOR HUGO French writer, done during his exile on Guernsey

Theatre / Plays / Hugo
The first night of HERNANI at the Comedie Francaise - the romantic drama arouses opposition among supporters of conventional theatre

HUGO (1802 - 1885)
VICTOR HUGO French writer

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"Hugo: A Multifaceted Legacy of Art, Literature, and History" From the poignant tale of Cosette in Victor Hugo's Les Miserables to the intricate illustrations that brought his words to life, Hugo's literary genius continues to captivate readers worldwide. Beyond his renowned works, Victor Hugo himself remains an enigmatic figure whose influence transcends time. His name echoes through history alongside other notable figures like Hugo De Groot / Larmessin and even inspired the iconic Hunchback of Notre Dame. But it doesn't stop there - Peter Hugo immortalized a Cornish beauty queen through his lens, showcasing the power of art in capturing fleeting moments. Similarly, Victor Hugo King's photograph freezes a tragic moment in time as he documents President Kennedy's ill-fated ride through Dallas. Hugo's impact extends beyond literature and photography; he weaves historical frescoes into his narratives, such as those found within The Miserables. Through these tales, he not only tells sentimental stories but also sheds light on significant events that shaped our world. Even maps bear witness to Hugo's legacy - from depicting continents and seas during the Upper Triassic era to illustrating Cluny in 1095 France. These diverse subjects showcase how far-reaching his interests were. Lastly, Admiral Hugo von Pohl stands as a testament to the German naval officer who served during World War I. His presence reminds us that even amidst conflict and turmoil, individuals with remarkable names continue their pursuit of greatness.