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Victor-Marie Hugo (1802-1885)
David d'Angers1828
The Walters Art Museum
Baltimore, United States
Victor-Marie Hugo (1802-1885), French poet and author, wrote his first play at age fourteen. He went on to become the greatest literary figure of the 19th century. He also led a political career.
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- Title: Victor-Marie Hugo (1802-1885)
- Creator: Pierre-Jean David d'Angers (French, 1788-1856)
- Date Created: 1828
- External Link: For more information about this and thousands of other works of art in the Walters Art Museum collection, please visit art.thewalters.org
- Roles: Artist: Pierre-Jean David d'Angers (French, 1788-1856)
- Provenance: Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
- Object Type: medallions (medals); portraits
- Medium: bronze
- Inscriptions: [Signature] Bottom center: DAVID; [Date] Bottom center: 1828; [Inscription] On left: VICTOR; [Inscription] On right: HUGO
- Dimensions: Diam: 3 15/16 in. (10 cm)
- Credit Line: Acquired by Henry Walters
- Classification: Metal
- Accession Number: 54.1738
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