“the man who laughs. » caricature of victor hugo, unsuccessful candidate in the complementary legislative election of january 7, 1872. Figured with a carnivorous smile, his rival joseph vautrain, elected deputy for the seine, is described as "the man who laughs", a hugolian character. Illustration by alfred le petit published in le grelot, january 21, 1872. Date: 21 January 1872.
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