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Victor Hugo (1883)
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In his portraits, Rodin sought to capture the model’s inner qualities. The bare, unadorned shape puts focus on the facial expressions. The writer Victor Hugo (1802–1885) refused to model for him, but Rodin was permitted to portray him when he was speaking or eating with friends. The bust was favourably received, especially after Hugo’s death. A large number of copies were made in different materials. This portrait later served as a starting point for the Hugo monument intended for the Panthéon in Paris.
Title: Victor Hugo (1883)
Description:
In his portraits, Rodin sought to capture the model’s inner qualities.
The bare, unadorned shape puts focus on the facial expressions.
The writer Victor Hugo (1802–1885) refused to model for him, but Rodin was permitted to portray him when he was speaking or eating with friends.
The bust was favourably received, especially after Hugo’s death.
A large number of copies were made in different materials.
This portrait later served as a starting point for the Hugo monument intended for the Panthéon in Paris.
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