Who painted Couronnement de Voltaire (The Crowning of Voltaire)?

Couronnement de Voltaire (The Crowning of Voltaire) was painted by Charles-Etienne Gaucher in 1782.

Where can I see Couronnement de Voltaire (The Crowning of Voltaire)?

Couronnement de Voltaire (The Crowning of Voltaire) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Couronnement de Voltaire (The Crowning of Voltaire)?

Couronnement de Voltaire (The Crowning of Voltaire) is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Couronnement de Voltaire (The Crowning of Voltaire)?

Museum-quality prints of Couronnement de Voltaire (The Crowning of Voltaire) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Couronnement de Voltaire (The Crowning of Voltaire)

Charles-Etienne Gaucher , 1782

Couronnement de Voltaire (The Crowning of Voltaire) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles-Etienne Gaucher. It dates from 1782 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:recto: in plate, below image, at center: APDR; in graphite, at bottom right, in later hand: 1446; verso: none
Markings: Marked:recto: none; verso: National Gallery of Art

About this work

Overview

Couronnement de Voltaire (The Crowning of Voltaire) is an etching on laid paper created by Charles-Etienne Gaucher in 1782.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a crowded scene centered around two figures in historical attire, surrounded by onlookers and celebrants. Smaller vignettes on the periphery show additional spectators.

Technique & Style

The etching showcases Gaucher's attention to detail, with finely rendered faces and shading achieved through the etching process, which involves carving a metal plate to produce the printed image.