Victor Hugo, 2276, Eugène Appert, circa 1877

Author(s): appert, eugène (châteauroux, 13–03–1830), photographer production date: around 1877 dating in century: 4th quarter of the 19th century type(s) of object(s): photography name(s): photography materials and techniques: print on albumen paper dimensions - artwork: height: 14cm width: 9. 8cm dimensions - author's assembly: height: 16. 5cm width: 11cm description: print or reprint in fairly yellowed cabinet card format, laminated on a cardboard support with inscriptions underneath marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: registration concerning the author - e. Appert phot expert 24 rue taitbout 24 paris registration concerning the author - e. Appert painter photographer 24 rue taitbout 24 paris iconographic description: victor hugo standing leaning against a table, his right hand in his waistcoat; appert having been the official photographer of the deputies and senators, it is possible that victor hugo was photographed by him in this capacity. The writer was elected senator of the seine in 1876. Themes / subjects / places represented: portrait person / character depicted: hugo, victor mode of acquisition: donation (notarial deed) date of acquisition: 1903 institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house inventory number: 2276. Date: circa 1877.