London’s Royal Academy of Arts hosts the exhibition “Astonishing Things: The Drawings of Victor Hugo”, showcasing the lesser-known illustration talents of the iconic French writer 140 years posthumously.
Victor Hugo, renowned for his novels “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame” and “Les Miserables”, also had a notable talent for drawing, which is the focus of a new exhibition in London. Titled “Astonishing Things: The Drawings of Victor Hugo”, the exhibit opened at the Royal Academy of Arts and showcases his passion for illustration, which has remained relatively unexplored since his passing 140 years ago.
The exhibition highlights Victor Hugo’s lesser-known artistic skill in drawing, expanding the understanding of his cultural contributions beyond literature. It serves to celebrate his multi-faceted creativity and invites visitors to appreciate the visual aspects of his work.
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