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Hugo Collection (#6)

"Hugo: A Multifaceted Legacy of Art, Literature

Background imageHugo Collection: Richard Lion Heart Prison (1157-1199), 1869 (Ink on paper)

Richard Lion Heart Prison (1157-1199), 1869 (Ink on paper)
JEB4891565 Richard Lion Heart Prison (1157-1199), 1869 (Ink on paper) by Hugo, Victor (1802-85); Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; eJean Bernard; French, out of copyright

Background imageHugo Collection: Portrait of Victor Hugo (1802-1885), illustration from The Gazettes de beaux Arts

Portrait of Victor Hugo (1802-1885), illustration from The Gazettes de beaux Arts
JEB4888471 Portrait of Victor Hugo (1802-1885), illustration from The Gazettes de beaux Arts, 1889 (drawing) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); (add.info.: Portrait of Victor Hugo (1802-1885)

Background imageHugo Collection: Ten portraits by Paul Nadar (b / w photo)

Ten portraits by Paul Nadar (b / w photo)
JEB4886705 Ten portraits by Paul Nadar (b/w photo) by Nadar, Paul (1856-1939); (add.info.: Ten portraits: Victor Hugo (1802-1885), Theophile Gautier (1811-1872), Alexandre Dumas Jr (1824-1895)

Background imageHugo Collection: Victor Hugo on his deathbed, May 22, 1885. Nadar was the only photographer authorized to

Victor Hugo on his deathbed, May 22, 1885. Nadar was the only photographer authorized to
JEB4886212 Victor Hugo on his deathbed, May 22, 1885. Nadar was the only photographer authorized to photograph Victor Hugo (1802-1885)

Background imageHugo Collection: Portrait of Victor Hugo (1802-1885) Anonymous painting. 19th century. Sun 0, 66x0, 98 m

Portrait of Victor Hugo (1802-1885) Anonymous painting. 19th century. Sun 0, 66x0, 98 m
JLJ4668354 Portrait of Victor Hugo (1802-1885) Anonymous painting. 19th century. Sun 0, 66x0, 98 m by Anonymous; Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles

Background imageHugo Collection: Le Charivari, 1849_9_6 - Illustration by Honore Daumier (1808-1879)

Le Charivari, 1849_9_6 - Illustration by Honore Daumier (1808-1879)
ICA4947806 Le Charivari, 1849_9_6 - Illustration by Honore Daumier (1808-1879): Memories of the Peace Congress - Peace, Revolution of 1848, Congresses - Hugo Victor by Daumier

Background imageHugo Collection: Le Charivari, 1849_7_20 - Illustration by Honore Daumier (1808-1879)

Le Charivari, 1849_7_20 - Illustration by Honore Daumier (1808-1879)
ICA4947712 Le Charivari, 1849_7_20 - Illustration by Honore Daumier (1808-1879): The representative representatives - Literature, Revolution of 1848, Monarchy of July - Hugo Victor by Daumier

Background imageHugo Collection: Cover of 'Les Contemporains', number 16

Cover of "Les Contemporains", number 16
ICA4859712 Cover of " Les Contemporains", number 16, 1881 - Illustration by Alfred Le Petite(1841-1909): Literature, Naturalism - Zola Emile, Hugo Victor - Soleil by Le Petit

Background imageHugo Collection: Cartoon on Victor Hugo and the theatre - lithography, 19th century

Cartoon on Victor Hugo and the theatre - lithography, 19th century
LSE4078177 Cartoon on Victor Hugo and the theatre - lithography, 19th century by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Background imageHugo Collection: Gwynplaine, couv. de 'l Homme qui laughs', 1st ed

Gwynplaine, couv. de "l Homme qui laughs", 1st ed
XEE4410289 Gwynplaine, couv. de " l Homme qui laughs", 1st ed. bookshop Hetzel, 19th century. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gwynplaine, couv)

Background imageHugo Collection: Banquet offered to Victor Hugo on February 25, 1885 at the Hotel Continental for his 84th

Banquet offered to Victor Hugo on February 25, 1885 at the Hotel Continental for his 84th
XEE4411951 Banquet offered to Victor Hugo on February 25, 1885 at the Hotel Continental for his 84th birthday. Engraving from 1885

Background imageHugo Collection: Mr. Michelot in the role of Don Carlos in Victor Hugos Hernani. Engraving by Benoist

Mr. Michelot in the role of Don Carlos in Victor Hugos Hernani. Engraving by Benoist
XEE4411787 Mr. Michelot in the role of Don Carlos in Victor Hugos Hernani. Engraving by Benoist. 19th century. by Benoist, Philippe (1813-c.1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr)

Background imageHugo Collection: Costume of Madame Dorval in the role of Marion de Lorme by Victor Hugo

Costume of Madame Dorval in the role of Marion de Lorme by Victor Hugo
XEE4411784 Costume of Madame Dorval in the role of Marion de Lorme by Victor Hugo. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHugo Collection: Quasimodo saving Esmeralda. Illustration of 1844 Notre Dame de Paris by Victor Hugo

Quasimodo saving Esmeralda. Illustration of 1844 Notre Dame de Paris by Victor Hugo
XEE4406363 Quasimodo saving Esmeralda. Illustration of 1844 Notre Dame de Paris by Victor Hugo. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quasimodo saving Esmeralda)

Background imageHugo Collection: Portrait of Victor Hugo in exile in Guernsey in 1866 with Juliette Drouet on his right

Portrait of Victor Hugo in exile in Guernsey in 1866 with Juliette Drouet on his right
LSE4083198 Portrait of Victor Hugo in exile in Guernsey in 1866 with Juliette Drouet on his right. by Unknown photographer

Background imageHugo Collection: Gavroche gives bread to children - in 'Les Miserables'

Gavroche gives bread to children - in "Les Miserables"
XEE4114145 Gavroche gives bread to children - in " Les Miserables" by Victor Hugo, ill. by Brion, ed. Hetzel and Lacroix, 1866 by Brion

Background imageHugo Collection: Marius and Cosette visit Jean Valjean sick - in 'Les Miserables'

Marius and Cosette visit Jean Valjean sick - in "Les Miserables"
XEE4114137 Marius and Cosette visit Jean Valjean sick - in " Les Miserables" by Victor Hugo, ill. by Brion, ed. Hetzel and Lacroix, 1866 by Brion

Background imageHugo Collection: Le vol de Jean Valjean - in 'Les Miserables'by Victor Hugo, ill

Le vol de Jean Valjean - in "Les Miserables"by Victor Hugo, ill
XEE4114136 Le vol de Jean Valjean - in " Les Miserables" by Victor Hugo, ill. by Brion, ed. Hetzel and Lacroix, 1866 by Brion

Background imageHugo Collection: Gwynplaine, couv. de 'The Man Who Laughs', 1st ed

Gwynplaine, couv. de "The Man Who Laughs", 1st ed
XEE4116176 Gwynplaine, couv. de " The Man Who Laughs", 1st ed. bookshop Hetzel, 19th century by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gwynplaine, couv)

Background imageHugo Collection: Soleil couchant: Victor Hugo - by Alfred Le Pepetit, in 'Le Grelot'

Soleil couchant: Victor Hugo - by Alfred Le Pepetit, in "Le Grelot"
LSE4088229 Soleil couchant: Victor Hugo - by Alfred Le Pepetit, in " Le Grelot" of 11/03/1883 by Le Petit, Alfred (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soleil couchant)

Background imageHugo Collection: Roman serial: 'Han of Iceland'by Victor Hugo (1802-1885)

Roman serial: "Han of Iceland"by Victor Hugo (1802-1885)
XEE4168151 Roman serial: " Han of Iceland" by Victor Hugo (1802-1885). Engraving in " Les bons romances", 1860. Private collection

Background imageHugo Collection: Members of the romantic literary movement attending the first representation of Victor

Members of the romantic literary movement attending the first representation of Victor
XEE4168063 Members of the romantic literary movement attending the first representation of Victor Hugos piece " Hernani" (1802-1885) at the Comedie Francaise in Paris, February 25, 1830

Background imageHugo Collection: Writer Victor Hugo (1802-1885) speaking on the occasion of the centenary of the death of

Writer Victor Hugo (1802-1885) speaking on the occasion of the centenary of the death of
XEE4166916 Writer Victor Hugo (1802-1885) speaking on the occasion of the centenary of the death of Voltaire, famous at the Theatre de la Gaite in Paris on 30 May 1878

Background imageHugo Collection: Theatrical representation: 'Hernani'by Victor Hugo (1802-1885)

Theatrical representation: "Hernani"by Victor Hugo (1802-1885)
XEE4166906 Theatrical representation: " Hernani" by Victor Hugo (1802-1885), act III scene 6. Paris, Comedie Francaise, 1877

Background imageHugo Collection: Portrait of the French writer Victor Hugo (1802-1885) in '

Portrait of the French writer Victor Hugo (1802-1885) in "
XEE4169629 Portrait of the French writer Victor Hugo (1802-1885) in " Le Trombinoscope" by Touchatout, caricature by B. Moloch of 1882 (1849-1909). Private collection

Background imageHugo Collection: Victor Hugo on Deathbed, May 22, 1885

Victor Hugo on Deathbed, May 22, 1885
LSE4105171 Victor Hugo on Deathbed, May 22, 1885 by Nadar, (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victor Hugo on Deathbed, May 22)

Background imageHugo Collection: First page of the newspaper 'Le rire'

First page of the newspaper "Le rire"
XEE4157265 First page of the newspaper " Le rire" of 1 March 1902 dedicated to the centenary of the birth Victor Hugo: Victor Hugo cartoon by Charles Leandre - Victor Hugo french writer

Background imageHugo Collection: Banquet offered to Victor Hugo at the Hotel Continental for his 81st birthday in 1883

Banquet offered to Victor Hugo at the Hotel Continental for his 81st birthday in 1883
XEE4147982 Banquet offered to Victor Hugo at the Hotel Continental for his 81st birthday in 1883 - Cover page of " The Illustrous Journal" of 1883 - Drawing by Henri Meyer (1844-1899)

Background imageHugo Collection: One of 'Le petit journal'paying homage to the French poet

One of "Le petit journal"paying homage to the French poet
XEE4146569 One of " Le petit journal" paying homage to the French poet and writer Victor Hugo (1802-1885) on the centenary of his birth

Background imageHugo Collection: Marguerite enters Fantines room and Fantine shows him two Napoleons (coin

Marguerite enters Fantines room and Fantine shows him two Napoleons (coin
XEE4150104 Marguerite enters Fantines room and Fantine shows him two Napoleons (coin) who can save Cosette, his daughter - Illustration by Gustave Brion (1824-1877)

Background imageHugo Collection: Portrait of the Eveque Myriel - Illustration by Gustave Brion (1824-1877) for '

Portrait of the Eveque Myriel - Illustration by Gustave Brion (1824-1877) for "
XEE4150093 Portrait of the Eveque Myriel - Illustration by Gustave Brion (1824-1877) for " The Miserables - First Part: Fantine" by Victor Hugo (1802-1885) 1862 by Unknown Artist

Background imageHugo Collection: Portrait of Sister Simplice - Illustration by Gustave Brion (1824-1877) for '

Portrait of Sister Simplice - Illustration by Gustave Brion (1824-1877) for "
XEE4150076 Portrait of Sister Simplice - Illustration by Gustave Brion (1824-1877) for " The Miserables - First part: Fantine" by Victor Hugo (1802-1885) 1862 by Brion

Background imageHugo Collection: Victor Hugo, Les Chatiments, illustration by Emile Bayard

Victor Hugo, Les Chatiments, illustration by Emile Bayard
PCT4267415 Victor Hugo, Les Chatiments, illustration by Emile Bayard. " It would be a mistake to believe that these things/will end up with songs and apotheoses"

Background imageHugo Collection: Victor Hugo: Les Miserables. Gavroche, kid from Paris. Illustration by Emile Bayard

Victor Hugo: Les Miserables. Gavroche, kid from Paris. Illustration by Emile Bayard
PCT4267405 Victor Hugo: Les Miserables. Gavroche, kid from Paris. Illustration by Emile Bayard. by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91); (add.info.: Victor Hugo: Les Miserables. Gavroche, kid from Paris)

Background imageHugo Collection: Theatrical representation: 'The King has fun'by Victor Hugo (1808-1883)

Theatrical representation: "The King has fun"by Victor Hugo (1808-1883)
XEE4178820 Theatrical representation: " The King has fun" by Victor Hugo (1808-1883). Act II scene 5: the house of Triboulet

Background imageHugo Collection: Gringoire, Quasimodo, La Esmeralda, La Sachette and Phoebus

Gringoire, Quasimodo, La Esmeralda, La Sachette and Phoebus
XEE4191268 Gringoire, Quasimodo, La Esmeralda, La Sachette and Phoebus. Main characters in the theatre piece " Notre Dame de Paris"

Background imageHugo Collection: Title page of 'Napoleon the Little'

Title page of "Napoleon the Little"
XEE4192056 Title page of " Napoleon the Little", political pamphlet by Victor Hugo on Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte (Napoleon III). 1855

Background imageHugo Collection: Cover of Les Hommes d aujourd hui, number 307, , illustration by Manuel Luque

Cover of Les Hommes d aujourd hui, number 307, , illustration by Manuel Luque
ICA4842337 Cover of Les Hommes d aujourd hui, number 307, , illustration by Manuel Luque (1854-1919): Zola Emile, Lemaitre Jules (1853-1914) by Luque

Background imageHugo Collection: The Man Who Laughs Victor Hugo - by Gill, in 'L Eclipse'

The Man Who Laughs Victor Hugo - by Gill, in "L Eclipse"
LSE4089525 The Man Who Laughs Victor Hugo - by Gill, in " L Eclipse", April 1869 by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Man Who Laughs Victor Hugo - by Gill)

Background imageHugo Collection: Return (return to France of Victor Hugo in 1870 after his exile) - by Gill

Return (return to France of Victor Hugo in 1870 after his exile) - by Gill
LSE4090550 Return (return to France of Victor Hugo in 1870 after his exile) - by Gill, in " La Petite Lune", 1878 by Gill

Background imageHugo Collection: Amnesty! : The Old Iron Breaker (Cartoon Victor Hugo) - by Gill

Amnesty! : The Old Iron Breaker (Cartoon Victor Hugo) - by Gill
LSE4090536 Amnesty! : The Old Iron Breaker (Cartoon Victor Hugo) - by Gill, in " The Little Moon", 1879 by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amnesty)

Background imageHugo Collection: Costume by Miss Georges (or Marguerite Josephine (Marguerite Josephine) Weimer

Costume by Miss Georges (or Marguerite Josephine (Marguerite Josephine) Weimer
JLJ4629898 Costume by Miss Georges (or Marguerite Josephine (Marguerite Josephine) Weimer) (1787-1867) in the role of Lucrece in the piece " Lucrece Borgia" by Victor Hugo (1802-1885)

Background imageHugo Collection: Plate illustrating the novel 'Les travailleurs de la mer'

Plate illustrating the novel "Les travailleurs de la mer"
JLJ4595296 Plate illustrating the novel " Les travailleurs de la mer" by Victor Hugo (1802-1885): drawing by Francois Nicolas Chifflart (1825-1901) 1882 Paris

Background imageHugo Collection: Frontispiece of musical score of Ernani by Giuseppe Verdi, 19th century

Frontispiece of musical score of Ernani by Giuseppe Verdi, 19th century
LRI4569045 Frontispiece of musical score of Ernani by Giuseppe Verdi, 19th century by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)




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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.