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Louis Boulanger was very close to Victor Hugo, who called him “my painter” and for whom Boulanger designed models of theatre costumes and made illustrations and paintings which were inspired by the master’s work. In addition, as a sign of friendship, Louis Boulanger painted portraits of Madame Adèle Hugo and her daughters.This small portrait, for private purposes due to its format, does not have the least appearance of a formal portrait. The poet is portrayed in a black coat, the lapel decorated with the ribbon of the Legion of Honour with a striking red spot on a dark background. The portrait conveys an image of swift literary success confirmed by royal authorities, who considered Hugo as the head of the Romantic school. Amusingly, this portrait which was intended for Madame Hugo was later offered to Juliette Drouet...

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