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M. Eugene Sue, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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M. Eugene Sue, 1850. Creator: Unknown
M. Eugene Sue, 1850. Portrait of French writer and...Socialist candidate for the department of the Seine Eugene Sue, ...a pleasant, jovial-looking, dark-complexioned man, seemingly of about forty- six years of age, although in reality forty-nine; rather corpulent; dresses with care, and is altogether prepossessing...The works of Eugene Sue had long ago marked his place amongst the destructive spirits of this age, for his imagination gave a febrile attraction to the brutal excesses of his sensual pen, and his attacks had been incessantly directed against the principles of religion, morality, authority, and property'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This black and white portrait depicts M. Eugene Sue, a prominent French writer and socialist candidate for the department of the Seine, as he appeared in 1850. The image, published in the Illustrated London News, presents a pleasant, jovial-looking, dark-complexioned man, seemingly of about forty-six years of age, although in reality he was forty-nine. Sue's robust build is evident in his well-tailored attire, and his prepossessing demeanor draws the viewer in. However, the caption accompanying the portrait paints a different picture. It describes Sue as one of the destructive spirits of his age, whose imaginative works had long marked his place in history for giving a febrile attraction to the brutal excesses of his sensual pen. His attacks against religion, morality, authority, and property were relentless, making him a controversial figure. Born in France in 1804, Sue's literary career began in the 1830s, and he quickly gained a reputation for his provocative and socially conscious writing. His works were widely read and debated, both in France and abroad. In the 1840s, Sue became involved in politics, running as a socialist candidate for the department of the Seine. He continued to write and publish until his death in 1857. This engraved portrait, created by an unknown artist, offers a glimpse into the face of a man who left an indelible mark on 19th-century literature and politics. With his distinctive beard and piercing gaze, Sue's image stands out as a testament to a time when the power of the written word could challenge societal norms and provoke thought and debate.
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