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Couronnement de Voltaire (The Crowning of Voltaire)

Charles-Etienne Gaucher after Jean-Michel Moreau

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an architectural scene with columns and arches, high ceilings, tiered balconies, and figures engaged in various activities. The drawing features ornate balconies, a central elevated platform beneath a large stone archway, and intricate engravings. The background shows additional arches and structures typical of classical architectural design.

Artwork Details

Date
1782
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
4194 × 3389 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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