Author(s):
anonymous, engraver
rodin, auguste (paris, 12–11–1840 - meudon, 17–11–1917), author of the model
the artist, editor
other title: victor hugo (inscribed title (letter))
production date: 1885
dating in century: 4th quarter of the 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: drypoint
dimensions - square line:
height: 18. 5cm
width: 12. 5cm
dimensions - board shot:
height: 22cm
width: 15cm
dimensions - artwork:
height: 37. 2cm
width: 27. 4cm
description:
work without editing. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
signature - in the design, under the collar, in the middle: "rodin" [inverted]
letter - in the drawing, bottom center: "victor hugo"
inscription - in graphite pencil, bottom right: "1880"
inventory number - on the reverse, lower left, in black ink: "mvhp e 3818"
iconographic description:
victor hugo in three-quarter view (left three-quarter view, reversed in the print)
historical commentary:
engraving published in the magazine "l'artiste" in february 1885
themes / subjects / places represented:
portrait (subject depicted)
person / character represented:
hugo, victor
acquisition method: manual donation
date of acquisition: 1903
institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house
inventory number: 3818. Date: 1885.
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