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The Thenardier, illustration from Les Miserables by Victor Hugo (1802-85) 1862
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The Thenardier, illustration from Les Miserables by Victor Hugo (1802-85) 1862
XIR213005 The Thenardier, illustration from Les Miserables by Victor Hugo (1802-85) 1862 (litho) (b/w photo) by Brion, Gustave (1824-77); Private Collection; French, out of copyright
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The Thenardier - A Glimpse into the Dark World of Les Misérables
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. This black and white lithograph, captured by Gustave Brion in 1862, transports us to the heart of Victor Hugo's masterpiece, Les Misérables. The image depicts a male and female couple known as The Thenardiers, who are infamous for their miserly ways and unsightly appearance. Within the confines of an inn's interior, we witness these elderly characters immersed in their sordid world. The man is seen smoking a pipe while wearing an apron that hints at his role as an innkeeper. His face bears the marks of time and hardship - a testament to his unscrupulous nature. Beside him stands his female counterpart; her features equally weathered but with a glint of cunning in her eyes. Together they epitomize greed and deceit, embodying all that is nasty and ugly within humanity. As we gaze upon this print from Les Misérables, we cannot help but feel repulsed yet strangely drawn to these complex characters. They serve as a reminder that even amidst despair and destitution, there exists a dark underbelly fueled by self-interest. Brion's skillful rendering brings forth every intricate detail - each line etched with precision evokes emotions ranging from disgust to fascination. This artwork serves as both a visual representation of Hugo's literary genius and an invitation for introspection on society's moral decay. In this private collection
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