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Victor Hugo's Right Hand
Victor Hugo's Right Hand
Victor Hugo's Right Hand
Victor Hugo's Right Hand
Victor Hugo's Right Hand
Victor Hugo's Right Hand
Victor Hugo's Right Hand

Image credit: Guernsey Museums and Galleries

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A post-mortem plaster cast of Victor Hugo's right hand. Hugo died in 1885 and a mould taken around time of death would have reproduced casts for some time afterwards. It is mounted on orange velvet-covered board. The fabric is now faded and patchy.

Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery

St Peter Port

Title

Victor Hugo's Right Hand

Date

1877

Medium

plaster, velvet & wood

Measurements

H 23 x W 32 x D 9 cm

Accession number

GUEMG:GMAG 2008 3

Acquisition method

purchased, 2008

Work type

Statue

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Candie Gardens, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 1UG Channel Islands

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