[Victor Hugo]. [Engraving]. DUPAIN (Edmond)... - Lot 396 - Kâ-Mondo

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[Victor Hugo]. [Engraving]. DUPAIN (Edmond)... - Lot 396 - Kâ-Mondo
[Victor Hugo]. [Engraving]. DUPAIN (Edmond) & DIEUDONNE (E. de). The apotheosis of Victor Hugo, (February 26, 1802 - May 22, 1885). Paris, Imprimerie C. Murat, 53, chaussée d'Antin, [1885]. Wood engraving signed and dated in the plate, titled in the lower margin. 41.5 × 55 cm. Rare composition published in Paris on the occasion of the poet's death, showing Victor Hugo triumphant, surrounded by the main characters of his works. Engraved by Charles Baude (1853-1935), a virtuoso wood engraver, who was nicknamed the Prince of xylographers; he became known as the engraver of Le Monde illustré, and then directed one of the most important workshops in Paris, working in particular for La Revue illustrée, and l'Illustration. Spotting, wetness in the lower left corner.
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