Author(s):
masson, engraver
masson, author of the model
imprimerie lemercier, printer
production date: around 1849
dating in centuries: 2nd quarter of the 19th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: etching
dimensions - artwork:
height: 23. 7cm
width: 16cm
dimensions - museum assembly:
height: 53cm
width: 38cm
description:
work attached to the mat on the left side
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
letter - signature lower left in the image: "a. Masson del et sculp". Below: "victor hugo"; and below on the left: "paris imp. In intaglio by lemercier, 37 r. De la seine"; and bottom right: "complete works". Museum mark - on the front of the print in the lower right corner, museum stamp in blue ink (lugt 1270a)
iconographic description:
variant of the portrait after the daguerreotype of bisson engraved by lafosse. Historical commentary:
variant based on the portrait of victor hugo in the gallery of representatives announced by the bibliographie de la france on april 7, 1849. Themes / subjects / places represented:
portrait, portrait (subject depicted)
person / character depicted:
hugo, victor
institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house
inventory number: 2017. 0. 460. 2. Date: Vers 1849.
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