Victor Hugo (1802–1885)

Jean-Désiré Ringel d'Illzach

1884 · Cast bronze · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

This piece is one of three medallions in the Museum's collection bearing Victor Hugo's portrait. The other two are by Pierre-Jean David d'Angers (98.7.45), dated 1828, and Jules-Clément Chaplain (93.10.52), dated 1885.

Artist

Jean-Désiré Ringel d'Illzach

Date

1884

Medium

Cast bronze

Culture

French

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of David and Constance Yates, 2013