Die Apotheose Voltaires

Französische Grafik 1781–1788, 1782

This is a drawing of a celestial scene with a winged figure and a horse. The composition features a central figure with wings rising against a backdrop of clouds and rays of light. The figure stands atop a horse amid the clouds. Below, two other figures appear, with one looking towards the ascending figure and another reaching upwards. The scene is encapsulated within a circular border. The detailed drawing and classical themes suggest an allegorical ascent or transformation.
Künstler
Französische Grafik 1781–1788
Datierung
1782
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
color stipple etching with watercolor on cream wove paper
Maße
30 × 35 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a drawing of a celestial scene with a winged figure and a horse. The composition features a central figure with wings rising against a backdrop of clouds and rays of light. The figure stands atop a horse amid the clouds. Below, two other figures appear, with one looking towards the ascending figure and another reaching upwards. The scene is encapsulated within a circular border. The detailed drawing and classical themes suggest an allegorical ascent or transformation.

Französische Grafik 1781–1788