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The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving)
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The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving)
1049762 The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness. Illustration for The Graphic, 24 November 1877.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22636418
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Armed Cheerfulness Citizen Dramatist Drew Excellent Eye Witness Eyes Half Office Pistols Playwright Playwrights Playwriter Pocket Principal Theatres Representatives Scarf Testimony The History Tragedian Victor Hugo Authors Book Author Litaerature
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The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness
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is a captivating engraving that transports us back to 19th-century France. Created by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel in 1877, this print captures the essence of Victor Hugo's renowned novel and its powerful themes. In this scene, we witness a pivotal moment as two armed representatives stand in an office. The pocket of one representative glistens with pistols, symbolizing the tension and danger surrounding them. A citizen looks on with excellent joy, his eyes drawn to the half-drawn scarf around his neck. The setting takes us to Auguste's wine shop, where cheerfulness once reigned but now serves as a backdrop for crime and intrigue. As our eye-witness testifies to these events unfolding before him, we can almost feel the weight of history hanging in the air. Victor Hugo himself was not only a writer but also a playwright and novelist who left an indelible mark on literature. His works continue to captivate audiences today through their profound exploration of human nature and society. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to delve into the world created by Hugo's words while admiring Marie's skillful engraving technique. It serves as a reminder of the enduring power that literature holds over our imagination and understanding of history.
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