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Gwynplaine at the Chamber of Lords - illustration from L Homme qui rit
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Gwynplaine at the Chamber of Lords - illustration from L Homme qui rit
909642 Gwynplaine at the Chamber of Lords - illustration from L Homme qui rit, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Rochegrosse, Georges Marie (1859-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gwynplaine at the Chamber of Lords where the origins of his birth are discovered. He condemns the rich and pleads for the unfortunate, oppressed and the deprived - Published in Cent dessins : Extraits des oeuvres de Victor Hugo;
Victor Marie Hugo (1802 - 1885) was a French poet, novelist, and dramatist of the Romantic movement. He is considered one of the greatest and best known French writers. ); Prismatic Pictures; French, out of copyright
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The captivating print titled "Gwynplaine at the Chamber of Lords" transports us to a pivotal moment in Victor Hugo's renowned novel, L'Homme qui rit. Illustrated by Georges Marie Rochegrosse, this 19th-century engraving captures the essence of Gwynplaine's emotional journey as his true origins are unveiled within the hallowed halls of power. In this evocative scene, Gwynplaine stands before the esteemed members of the Chamber of Lords, resolute and impassioned. The black and white illustration beautifully depicts his powerful speech that condemns the privileged elite while pleading for justice on behalf of those less fortunate – the oppressed and deprived souls who suffer silently. Victor Hugo, a literary genius and one of France's most celebrated writers, masterfully weaves together themes of social inequality and compassion in L'Homme qui rit. Through Gwynplaine's character, he exposes society's flaws with unflinching honesty. This mesmerizing artwork is part of Prismatic Pictures' private collection and showcases Rochegrosse's talent for capturing dramatic moments through intricate engravings. The detailed depiction brings to life both the grandeur of the chamber itself and Gwynplaine's unwavering determination to fight for justice. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking image from Fine Art Finder by Bridgeman Images, we are reminded not only of Victor Hugo's enduring legacy but also our own responsibility to challenge injustice wherever it may exist.
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