Auguste Vacquerie Collection

Victor Hugos Salon, 21 rue de Clichy, Paris, December 1875 (colour engraving)
CHT157394 Victor Hugos Salon, 21 rue de Clichy, Paris, December 1875 (colour engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Portrait of Auguste Vacquerie (salt and albumen print and other media)
989914 Portrait of Auguste Vacquerie (salt and albumen print and other media) by Hugo, Victor (1802-85); 14.3x21.5 and smaller cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Auguste Vacquerie (1819-1895) (b / w photo)
5219959 Auguste Vacquerie (1819-1895) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Auguste Vacquerie (1819-1895)

Victor Hugo, 1852. Creators: Charles Hugo, Auguste Vacquerie
Victor Hugo, 1852

Marine Terrace, October 9, 1855. Creators: Charles Hugo, Auguste Vacquerie
Marine Terrace, October 9, 1855

Auguste Vacquerie, 1853-56. Creator: Charles Hugo
Auguste Vacquerie, 1853-56

[Auguste Vacquerie at Marine Terrace], 1855. Creators: Charles Hugo, Auguste Vacquerie
[Auguste Vacquerie at Marine Terrace], 1855

Auguste Vacquerie Nadar Gaspard Felix Tournachon
Auguste Vacquerie; Nadar, Gaspard Felix Tournachon (French, 1820 - 1910); 1861 - 1865; Salted paper print with paint; 26 × 20.7 cm (10 1, 4 × 8 1, 8 in.)

Auguste Vacquerie 1860 Pierre Jean Delbarre French
Auguste Vacquerie, c. 1860. Pierre Jean Delbarre (French, 1826-). Albumenized salt print from wet collodion negative; image: 37.4 x 27.7 cm (14 3/4 x 10 7/8 in.); mounted

The Salon of Victor Hugo (1802-85) 21 rue de Clichy, illustration from La Chronique
XIR166019 The Salon of Victor Hugo (1802-85) 21 rue de Clichy, illustration from La Chronique Illustree (colour litho) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Last Moments of Victor Hugo (1802-85) 22nd May 1885, engraved by Adrien Marie
XIR180404 The Last Moments of Victor Hugo (1802-85) 22nd May 1885, engraved by Adrien Marie (1848-91) 1885 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Nadar

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In December 1875, a vibrant scene unfolded at Victor Hugo's Salon located at 21 rue de Clichy in Paris. A captivating colour engraving captures the essence of this gathering, showcasing the intellectual and artistic atmosphere that surrounded Auguste Vacquerie. Known for his various talents, Vacquerie is portrayed through a salt and albumen print alongside other media in a striking portrait. Born in 1819 and passing away in 1895, he left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape, not only recognized as an influential figure but also as a close associate of Victor Hugo himself. In fact, it was Charles Hugo and Auguste Vacquerie who captured the iconic portrait of Victor Hugo back in 1852. Their creative collaboration extended beyond portraiture to include capturing moments such as Marine Terrace on October 9th, 1855. The black-and-white photograph from around 1853-56 showcases Auguste Vacquerie's own image with Charles Hugo behind the lens once again. Together they immortalized their time spent together at Marine Terrace during this period. As seen in another creation by Charles Hugo and Auguste Vacquerie from 1855 titled "[Auguste Vacquerie at Marine Terrace], " their partnership flourished both personally and artistically throughout these years. An illustration from La Chronique offers us a glimpse into The Salon of Victor Hugo itself—a space where ideas were exchanged freely among intellectuals and artists alike. This depiction serves as evidence of how important this venue was for fostering creativity during that era. Photographed alongside Nadar Gaspard Felix Tournachon circa1860 by Pierre Jean Delbarre French, we witness yet another facet of Auguste Vacquerie's life—an individual whose influence reached far beyond his association with Victor Hugo alone. Finally, engraved by Adrien Marie is "The Last Moments of Victor Hugo" on May 22nd, 1885.