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Carved Bust of Voltaire

Joseph Goldberg

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a bust of a man with long, wavy hair, dressed in an 18th-century style coat with buttons and a high-collared shirt with a decorative neckcloth. The bust is made from a light brown stone or plaster material. The man's face has a calm expression. The pedestal has ornate decoration and the name "Voltaire" is inscribed on the base. The sculpture is polished and smooth, emphasizing the facial features and clothing details.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1937
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Dimensions
3326 × 4637 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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