Jean HUGO (1894-1984) "The Cypresses Gouache on paper signed lower left, titled on the back in pencil. H. 5 x W. 8 cm. Born into a long line of artists, including the writer Victor HUGO, he rubbed shoulders with the great names of his time. His friends included Jean Cocteau, Eric Satie, Paul Eluard and Pablo Picasso .... During this period, he designed the sets and costumes for several shows.