Valentine Hugo

Gross, Valentine

French, 1890 - 1968

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The image shows a close-up view of two people, capturing their upper bodies and faces. The adult figure on the right is sitting or standing closely, with their head turned slightly to one side, holding a handkerchief to their face. Their facial features include deep-set eyes and a somber expression, with long, wavy hair covered partially by a headscarf or hood. Beside them, a younger person leans in closely, their head resting on the adult's shoulder. This person has delicate, curly hair adorned with a large bow and displays a subdued profile with closed or downcast eyes. The young person is wearing a high-collared garment. The adult appears to be wearing a long-sleeved dress or robe with a textured fabric and a sleeve bracelet. In the background, the indistinct features of a face are visible within a textured pattern. The overall setting has a monochrome, illustrative style with detailed shading and stippling.
Valentine Hugo, Christine and Rose, 1947, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1954.12.169

Christine and Rose

Valentine Hugo · 1947 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1954.12.169

The image shows a drawing of a person sitting in a profile position, facing left. The person has distinct facial features with sharp eyes, a nose, and intense gaze. The person wears a coat with a high collar and a shirt with a collar visible. Their hand rests on water, creating ripples, while they hold a small object with a cord extending downward. The person's hair is covered by a wide-brimmed hat casting a shadow. The background consists of stylized patterns resembling flames or waves.
Valentine Hugo, Dick Crawley, 1947, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1954.12.172

Dick Crawley

Valentine Hugo · 1947 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1954.12.172

The image depicts a person from the waist up, with their head resting on one hand. The person is centered, facing forward, with defined facial features including eyebrows, eyes, and lips. Their hair is styled voluminously in soft curls blending into a textured background. They wear a button-up shirt or jacket. The background features abstract cloud-like patterns and faint images of other faces. No jewelry or objects are visible.
Valentine Hugo, Christine, 1947, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1954.12.171

Christine

Valentine Hugo · 1947 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1954.12.171

The image depicts a person's face partially covered by a patterned blanket, with large expressive eyes and a wavy hairstyle. A doll is tucked under the blanket near the person's face. Surrounding the person are hands with elongated fingers. The background is textured shading.
Valentine Hugo, Agathe, 1947, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1954.12.174

Agathe

Valentine Hugo · 1947 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1954.12.174

This artwork depicts two figures in an intimate pose. The person on the left is positioned slightly in front of the other, with their head turned slightly to the side. They have delicate facial features with a gentle expression, and they are wearing an ornate hat adorned with feathers. Their hair appears to be styled in soft curls and they are dressed in a high-necked garment with a textured pattern. The other figure is leaning towards the first, with their head close to the other person's. This figure has short, wavy hair and is wearing a high-neck garment embellished with floral designs. Both hold bouquets of flowers and the second figure holds an oblong cane or staff. The background features a swirling, decorative pattern.
Valentine Hugo, Frontispiece, 1947, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1954.12.168

Frontispiece

Valentine Hugo · 1947 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1954.12.168

The image shows two women seated on a cushioned bench. The woman on the left is turned toward her companion, with a gentle expression. She has wavy hair styled chin-length, wearing a dress with a high collar and puffy sleeves. She wears a choker. The woman on the right has her head turned towards her companion and holds an open book. Her hair is styled in a bun, and she wears a darker, long-sleeved dress. They are surrounded by a curtain, a framed painting, and a lamp. Glass-paneled doors on either side show foliage, suggesting a garden or veranda nearby.
Valentine Hugo, Rose and Romaine, 1947, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1954.12.175

Rose and Romaine

Valentine Hugo · 1947 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1954.12.175

The image shows three individuals in different poses. The person on the left is seen from the back, wearing a garment with a scarf or hood covering their head. In the middle, a figure with eyes closed and smooth hair is next to another person with expressive eyes looking upwards. The latter wears a dress with flowing sleeves and bangles on one wrist. The background is textured with abstract, swirling lines and shapes, including eye-like designs.
Valentine Hugo, Rita, Gille and Romaine, 1947, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1954.12.173

Rita, Gille and Romaine

Valentine Hugo · 1947 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1954.12.173

The image shows two people with their upper bodies visible. The person on the left is a young man dressed in a garment with a polka-dot pattern bow tie. He has short, wavy hair and defined facial features, gazing upwards. The person on the right is leaning towards him, with their face in profile, featuring delicate facial features and large, styled hair. Both individuals' hands are visible; the young man's hand is gently placed on the other person's arm, and he is wearing a ring. The background consists of abstract swirling lines surrounding the figures, with text in bold, uppercase letters that reads "UN JEUNE HOMME SE TUE AUX CATALANS." The image has a monochromatic, artistic quality.
Valentine Hugo, Une jeune homme se tue aux Catalans, 1947, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1954.12.170

Une jeune homme se tue aux Catalans

Valentine Hugo · 1947 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1954.12.170