France et Belgique Le beffroi de Douai, 2017.0.986, circa 1895

Author(s): méaulle, fortuné louis (angers, 11–04–1844 - in 1901), engraver hugo, victor (besançon, 26–02–1802 - paris, 22–05–1885), author of the model imprimerie p. Mouillot, printer hugues, eugène, editor other titles: illustration for "france and belgium", in the edition e. Hugues, 1895 (subtitle), victor hugo. Paris: e. Hugues, 1876-1897 (title of the set) production date: around 1895 dating in century: 4th quarter of the 19th century type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts name(s): print materials and techniques: wood engraving dimensions - artwork: height: 13cm width: 19. 8cm dimensions - museum assembly: height: 53cm width: 38cm description: work fixed on a montage marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: museum mark - museum stamp in blue ink, on the reverse of the print (lugt 1270a). Iconographic description: this illustration for france and belgium can be found on page 37 of the hugues edition. Vignette inspired by the drawing of the upper part by victor hugo, the belfry of douai, inv. 902. Themes / subjects / places represented: literary scene, france and belgium (v. Hugo) institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house inventory number: 2017. 0. 986 part of: victor hugo. Paris: e. Hugues, 1876-1897. Date: circa 1895.