Title

Illustration of "Les Châtiments", by Victor Hugo

Caption

Behind the bars of the Cité Bergère.
Book VI, chapter XI

Illustrator: D. Maillard
Illustration from a set of engravings published in the Volume XIV of Victor Hugo's 'Oeuvres Complètes' including 'L'Année Terrible'.
Book published in 1853.

Date

1853

Credit line

Photo12/Pierre Pitrou

Reference

PTR23A00_085

License type

Rights managed

Available size

124,7Mb (8,8Mb) / 21,7in x 22,3in / 6521 x 6686 (300dpi)

Keywords

The Castigations The Punishments Engraving Illustration Scene 19th century French literature Collection of poems Poetry Satire Satirical pamphlet Napoleon III Critique Prison Bars Prisoners Dead Overcrowded Pile Horror Prison conditions Prison environment Misery Poverty