Two Views of Rochemaure c. 1839

Curator: Victor Hugo's pencil drawing, "Two Views of Rochemaure," captures a fascinating landscape. Editor: It feels like looking at a memory, wispy and distant. The scale, with those tiny buildings clinging to the mountainside, is captivating. Curator: Hugo, better known for his writing, often used drawing as a visual diary. This particular piece reflects a romantic interest in ruins and the sublime power of nature. Editor: I am struck by how the architecture appears to grow directly from the rock. Do you feel that it represents an enduring power? Curator: Perhaps, but also vulnerability. The structures seem precarious, dwarfed by the landscape. It's a study in contrast, isn't it? The human mark, so fragile against the immensity of time and nature. Editor: It's lovely to ponder how one of literature’s giants perceived the world around him. Curator: A powerful reminder that creativity knows no boundaries.