Couronnement de Voltaire (The Crowning of Voltaire)
This is a drawing of a theatrical performance in an ornate architectural setting. The scene shows figures in elaborate 18th-century attire on a stage, with a backdrop of arches and columns. The audience is depicted in balconies surrounding the stage. The drawing includes detailed textures for clothing and architecture, with a framed border emphasizing its theatrical nature.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1782
- Medium
- etching and engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3938 × 3544 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original