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Le général Léopold Hugo avec deux de ses frères et son fils Abel en uniforme de la... c.1825. Creator: Julie Hugo
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Le général Léopold Hugo avec deux de ses frères et son fils Abel en uniforme de la... c.1825. Creator: Julie Hugo
Le general Leopold Hugo avec deux de ses freres et son fils Abel en uniforme de la Restauration, c.1825
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In this evocative 19th-century photograph, General Léopold Hugo is captured with two of his brothers and his son Abel, all dressed in the uniforms of the French Restoration period, around 1825. The image, taken by Julie Hugo, offers a glimpse into the rich history and heritage of this prominent French family. The four figures stand before a neutral background, their uniforms providing the primary focus of the composition. The general, dressed in a full military outfit complete with a red tunic, white waistcoat, and blue trousers, wears a white hat adorned with a feather and a gold epaulette on each shoulder. His brothers, clad in similar attire, display their rank with epaulets of varying colors. Young Abel, standing next to his father, mirrors his father's uniform but with the addition of a canvas armor, signifying his role as a cadet. The brothers, including François Just Hugo, Victor Hugo, and Louis Joseph Hugo, were all influential figures in their own right. François Just Hugo served as a diplomat, while Victor Hugo is renowned as a poet and playwright. Louis Joseph Hugo was a historian and politician, and Julie Hugo, the photographer, was the wife of Victor Hugo and the mother of their three children, including Abel Joseph Hugo. This photograph is a testament to the family's military legacy, with Léopold Hugo having served under the Duke of Montferrier during the Napoléonic Wars. The image also showcases the fashion trends of the time, with the vibrant colors and intricate details of the uniforms providing a visual feast for the eyes. The photograph, held in a museum or institutional collection, serves as an essential piece of historical documentation, offering insights into the lives of these notable figures and the era they inhabited.
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