Bust of Victor Hugo, Plaster sculpture at Museo Soumaya, Mexico City
The Bust of Victor Hugo, measuring 56.7 centimeters in height and 26.9 centimeters in width, displays the French writer's features in white plaster.
Auguste Rodin created this representation in 1883 after obtaining permission from Victor Hugo for brief sittings limited to thirty minutes each day.
The sculpture stands as a connection between French literature and visual arts, representing one of France's most influential nineteenth-century writers.
Visitors can examine the bust in the permanent collection of the Museo Soumaya, where it remains on display throughout the year.
Rodin made sketches of Hugo from various angles while the writer worked in his living room, incorporating these observations into the final sculpture.
Inception: 1883
Creator: Auguste Rodin
Height: 56.7 cm
Width: 26.9 cm
Made from material: gypsum
GPS coordinates: 19.44081,-99.20458
Latest update: May 25, 2025 09:36
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