Georges-Antoine Rochegrosse - Origine de Fantine, Georges Rochegrosse, circa 1888

One evening in january 1841, a young dandy unexpectedly throws a handful of snow at a prostitute's back, a scene witnessed by victor hugo. Origin of fantine, drawing by georges-antoine rochegrosse illustrating victor hugo's collection, choses vues ("1841 - origin of fantine"). Victor hugo's house, circa 1888. Date: circa 1888.