Portrait of Mr Victor Hugo

Portrait of Mr Victor Hugo is a painting created in 1879 by Léon Bonnat. It is housed in the Maison de Victor Hugo. The painting measures 1.091 meters in width and 1.37 meters in height. The artwork depicts Victor Hugo seated in a dark-colored chair, his hand resting on his head. He is dressed in dark clothing and has a thoughtful expression. A book rests on a dark wooden table beside him. The background is dark and shadowy, focusing attention on the figure of Hugo.