Shadows of a hand : the drawings of Victor Hugo / Florian Rodari ... [et al.] ; organized by Ann Philbin and Florian Rodari.
By: Hugo, Victor
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Contributor(s): Rodari, Florian | Philbin, Ann | Drawing Center (New York, N.Y.).
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BookPublisher: New York : London : Drawing Center ; Merrell Holberton, 1998Description: 160 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.ISBN: 0942324129 (pbk.); 1858940508 (hbk.).Other title: Drawings of Victor Hugo.Subject(s): Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885 -- Exhibitions | Authors as artistsDDC classification: 741.092 HUG
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| General lending | MTU Crawford College of Art and Design Library Lending | 741.092 HUG (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00064771 |
"This book accompanies the exhibition "Shadows of a Hand : The Drawings of Victor Hugo" at the Drawing Center, New York, April 16- June 13, 1998" - verso.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 156-157).
Author notes provided by Syndetics
Victor Hugo was born in Besançon, France on February 26, 1802. Although he originally studied law, Hugo dreamed of writing. In 1819, he founded the journal Conservateur Litteraire as an outlet for his dream and soon produced volumes of poetry, plays, and novels. His novels included The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables. Both of these works have been adapted for the stage and screen many times. These adaptations include the Walt Disney version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and the award-winning musical sensation Les Miserables.In addition to his literary career, Hugo also held political office. In 1841, he was elected to the Academie Francaise. After political upheaval in 1851, he was exiled and remained so until 1870. He returned to Paris in 1871 and was elected to the National Assembly, though he soon resigned. He died on May 22, 1885.
(Bowker Author Biography)