H Beard Print Collection
1778
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1778
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a bust of Voltaire on a stage. People in old-fashioned clothes surround it. They look like they’re putting a crown on its head. The scene isn’t just a party. It’s a tribute to Voltaire, the famous writer. The print was made to honor him after he died. Notice the fancy theater boxes in the background. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more prints like this.
