Marine Terrace with initials 1855

"Marine Terrace" is a work by Victor Hugo, a French writer and artist, completed in 1855. The artwork is a pen and ink drawing that depicts a fantastical, almost monstrous, creature in the sky above a small seaside town. The creature appears to be made up of intertwined limbs and twisted forms, suggesting a grotesque, surreal, and possibly demonic entity. The use of dark, heavy lines and a limited color palette contributes to the mysterious and unsettling nature of the artwork. The work reflects Hugo's interest in the macabre and the supernatural, often explored in his literary works. This artwork is considered an example of Romanticism, a style emphasizing emotional expression and imagination. The title "Marine Terrace" suggests the setting of the artwork, the town, but the focal point is the monstrous creature, hinting at the artist's fascination with the strange and the unknown.