Voltaire

About this work

This etching shows an older man in a long, patterned coat and wig, leaning on a cane. He’s standing sideways, looking off to the left, with one hand tucked inside his coat. The background has a simple landscape—rolling hills and a distant horizon. The artist used fine lines to show texture, like the folds in his coat or the fur collar. The date "Paris 1778" is printed in the corner, but the scene itself feels quiet and thoughtful. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like Huber made prints like this.