Buste de Victor Hugo, 1451, Laurent Marqueste, 1902

Author(s): marqueste, laurent-honoré (toulouse, 12–06–1848 - paris, 05–04–1920) production date: 1902 dating in centuries: 1st quarter of the 20th century type(s) of object(s): sculpture name(s): bust materials and techniques: plaster dimensions - artwork: height: 98cm width: 80cm depth: 15cm description: plaster bust, original iconographic description: bust on a short pedestal representing victor hugo aged, shirt with open collar, open jacket, draped over the right shoulder of his coat historical commentary: this bust was commissioned by the city of paris for the evening of february 17, 1902 at the hôtel de ville, commemorating the centenary of the birth of victor hugo. He was then assigned to the museum for its opening. Person / character depicted: hugo, victor mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 1902 institution: maison de victor hugo - hauteville house inventory number: 1451. Date: 1902.