Victor Hugo, 1490(6), Auguste Rodin, En 1883

Author(s): attributed to rodin, auguste (paris, 12–11–1840 - meudon, 17–11–1917), sculptor production date: in 1883 dating in century: 4th quarter of the 19th century type(s) of object(s): sculpture name(s): bust materials and techniques: plaster dimensions - artwork: height: 57cm width: 26cm depth: 27. 5cm description: hollow plaster bust in the round, representing victor hugo with his head erect. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: inscription - on the back: "to the dear master painter. To frenchman. Rodin" iconographic description: hollow plaster bust in the round, representing victor hugo with his head erect historical commentary: this plaster is dedicated by rodin to the painter françois français. It then belonged to mr. And mrs. Charles trébuchet (descendant of victor hugo's maternal grandparents). Mrs. Charles trébuchet declared that she had it from the french painter when she donated it to the museum in 1931. Themes / subjects / places represented: portrait, portrait (subject depicted) person / character depicted: hugo, victor acquisition method: manual donation name of donor, testator, seller: trébuchet, charles (madam, née housel-auvray) date of acquisition: 20–03–1931 institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house inventory number: 1490. Date: En 1883.