Hic clavis, alias porta, 2017.0.1052, En 1850

Author(s): méaulle, fortuné louis (angers, 11–04–1844 - in 1901), engraver hugo, victor (besançon, 26–02–1802 - paris, 22–05–1885), designer production date: in 1850 dating in century: 4th quarter of the 19th century type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts name(s): print description: proof printed on the paper used for the fumés of the hugues edition marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: signature - bottom left: "f. Meaulle"; right: "victor / hugo" inscription - in the drawing: "hic / clavis / allias / porta" iconographic description: engraving reproducing victor hugo's drawing, "hic clavis allias porta", from 1850, preserved in the museum (inv. No. 126) institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house inventory number: 2017. 0. 1052. Date: En 1850.