Astonishing Things: The Drawings of Victor Hugo

STAFF RECOMMENDS

 

"Astonishing Things is an in-depth look at author Victor Hugo's drawings. A skilled artist, Hugo's ink wash illustrations reveal his singular vision, a world of sepia-toned castles, planetoids, landscapes and creatures. Simultaneously eerie, surreal and beautiful, these works are a fascinating addition to his creative legacy." - Larry / Sales Associate

 

This richly illustrated book―published by the Royal Academy of Arts in collaboration with Maison de Victor Hugo and the Bibliothèque nationale de France―includes reproductions of many of Hugo's finest works on paper, from early caricatures and travel drawings to dramatic landscapes and experiments in abstraction. Hardcover, 172 pages.