Victor HUGO (1802-1885). Original pen and wash drawing, sign - Lot 26

Victor HUGO (1802-1885). Original pen and wash drawing, signed below "victor hugo"; 12x13cm. (framed). One of Hugo's famous Burgs fantastiques. Disturbing ruins appear in the half-light of the background, while in the foreground a white wall and a monumental gate with carved stones stand out. Dating from 1864-1865, this drawing is similar to several in the Travailleurs de la mer manuscript. Former collections of Paul MEURICE (close friend and executor of V. Hugo's will); Mme Ozenne-Meurice; Ozenne-Meurice estate; Georges Aubry; Georges Hugnet. - Nouveau Drouot sale (Laurin, Guilloux, Buffetaud, Tailleur), June 12, 1984, no. 66. This drawing appeared under no. 135 (repr.) in the Dessins de Victor Hugo exhibition (catalog written by Pierre Georgel) in 1971 at the Maison de Victor Hugo (Paris) and the Musée Victor Hugo (Villequier). This drawing will appear in the catalog of Victor Hugo's drawings being prepared by Pierre Georgel.