“cosette sweeping,” illustration from victor hugo, les misérable (1862). Translated by isabel hapgood. New york, 1887. French illustrator émile bayard drew the sketch of cosette for the first edition, and this engraving was prepared for an 1886 edition. The image has become emblematic of the entire story, being used in promotional art for various versions of the musical. Date: 1886.
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