Title

Illustration of "Les Châtiments", by Victor Hugo

Caption

Oceano Nox: 'Dark sea, what do you want from me?'

Illustrator: Méaulle
Illustration from a set of engravings published in the Volume XIV of Victor Hugo's 'Oeuvres Complètes' including 'L'Année Terrible'.
Book published in 1853.

Date

1853

Credit line

Photo12/Pierre Pitrou

Reference

PTR23A00_048

License type

Rights managed

Available size

155,7Mb (10,4Mb) / 23,6in x 25,6in / 7089 x 7677 (300dpi)

Keywords

The Castigations The Punishments Engraving Illustration Scene 19th century French literature Collection of poems Poetry Satire Satirical pamphlet Napoleon III Critique Author Portrait Alone Solitude Crossed arms Horizon Profile Courage Introspection