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Source Description
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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Document identity
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15945
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Victor-Marie Hugo (1802-1885)
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title
Victor-Marie Hugo (1802-1885)
description
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.
provenance
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
1828
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en
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cm
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10.1
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2.4
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Diam: 4 × D: 15/16 in. (10.1 × 2.4 cm)
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[Signature] Bottom center: DAVID; [Date] Bottom center: 1828; [Inscription] On left: VICTOR; [Inscription] On right: HUGO
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