XIR157807 Dumas, Hugo et Balzac seeking their admission to the French Academy, illustration from \'La Mode\', 23rd November 1839 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Roubaud, Benjamin (1811-47); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Maison de Balzac, Paris, France; (add.info.: Dumas, Hugo and Balzac applying for admission to the Academy Francaise;); French, out of copyright.