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Voltaire in 1736

Date

c. 1866

People

Artist: Jules de Goncourt, French 1830 - 1870

Artist after: Maurice-Quentin de La Tour, French 1704 - 1788

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Prints

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Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Elizabeth Mongan in memory of Paul J. Sachs, M22372

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Title

Voltaire in 1736

People

Artist: Jules de Goncourt, French 1830 - 1870

Artist after: Maurice-Quentin de La Tour, French 1704 - 1788

Date

c. 1866

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Elizabeth Mongan in memory of Paul J. Sachs, M22372

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created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a drawing of a man with a mustache -100%

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Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-24

This image is a portrait of Voltaire, the French Enlightenment writer and philosopher. It's a black and white print, likely a lithograph or etching, given the line work and shading techniques.

Here's a more detailed description:

  • Subject: The portrait is a close-up of Voltaire's face. The focus is on his features: his high forehead, prominent nose, thin lips, and intelligent eyes. He appears to be wearing a wig and is framed by a white, curly hairstyle common in the 18th century.
  • Style and Technique: The image has a somewhat realistic style with a strong emphasis on detail. The artist has used cross-hatching and stippling to create shadows and tonal variations, giving the face depth and form. The lines are fine and precise, indicating careful craftsmanship.
  • Composition: The portrait is centered and fills most of the frame, drawing the viewer's attention directly to the subject. The background is plain, which helps to highlight Voltaire's face.
  • Text/Markings: The word "VOLTAIRE" is written at the top left of the portrait. There are also some handwritten numbers in the upper right corner, likely a date or some form of marking.
  • Paper/Condition: The print appears to be on aged paper, with some discoloration and signs of wear and tear at the edges. This adds to the antique aesthetic of the work.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-24

The image is a portrait of Voltaire. The portrait is a drawing on paper, with the name "Voltaire" written at the top left corner. The image is in black and white. Voltaire is depicted with a slight smile, and his eyes are looking off to the side. He is wearing a wig. The paper is slightly yellowed and has some tears on the edges.