F.M. Arouet de Voltaire
1796
paint
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1796
paint
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a portrait of a man with curly white hair and a warm smile. He’s dressed in a red coat with gold trim and a white cravat. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his face. Below the portrait are three small scenes: one shows a woman reading, another has a man writing, and the third depicts a woman with a loom. The name at the top reads *F.M. Arouet de Voltaire*. The little scenes below seem to represent writing, philosophy, and maybe theater or crafts. This style of portrait was common in the late 1700s. If you like this, check out the National Gallery of Art, Washington for more portraits like it.
