Couronnement de Voltaire (The Crowning of Voltaire)
1782
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Charles-Etienne Gaucher
Charles-Etienne Gaucher (1775–1775) was an artist.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Couronnement de Voltaire (The Crowning of Voltaire) is a 1782 ink by Charles-Etienne Gaucher, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a black and white print of a scene. Many people are gathered around a central figure, who is standing on a pedestal. The people are dressed in old-fashioned clothing. The scene is set in a large, ornate building with arches and columns. The atmosphere seems lively, with people gesturing and looking at each other. This print is a great example of the Romanticism movement, which often featured dramatic and emotional scenes. To learn more about this style, check out the Romanticism movement.
Charles-Etienne Gaucher (1775–1775) was an artist.
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