In Honor of Victor Hugo, Novelist 1885

Jules-Clément Chaplain's "In Honor of Victor Hugo, Novelist" is a bronze medal created in 1885 to commemorate the French writer Victor Hugo, who died that year. Chaplain's work depicts Hugo in profile, and is inscribed with the words "VICTOR HUGO NE A BESANCON 26 FEVRIER 1802 MORT A PARIS 22 MAI 1885". This intimate portrait of Hugo serves as a tribute to one of France's most beloved literary figures. It is a poignant reminder of his influence and enduring legacy. The medal is currently held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.