Victor Hugo Statue, Candie Gardens, Guernsey – £450

£450.00

I have wanted to paint this statue of Victor Hugo for years and today was the day!

This statue by Jean Boucher was made in around 1913 for the Sociéte Victor Hugo. It was purchased by the French government, shipped to Guernsey where it was publicly unveiled in a ceremony on the 7th July 1914.

I am used to painting rocks but this was a little more challenging. Every ten minutes or so the light was falling on a completely new piece of the statue 😣.   A challenge I really enjoyed.

This painting is from day 19 of the Strada Easel Challenge.

19th January 2024

Oil on board
34cm x 29cm. Framed £450