Voltaire

Französische Grafik 1788–1793, 1791

The image is an oval portrait of an elderly man. He is facing forward with a slight turn to his right. His face has deep-set eyes, a pronounced nose, and curled grey hair that extends to his shoulders. He is dressed in a blue outfit with a fur collar. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is a soft gradient.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1788–1793
Date
1791
Type
Print
Medium
color etching and wash manner on laid paper
Dimensions
25 × 21 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image is an oval portrait of an elderly man. He is facing forward with a slight turn to his right. His face has deep-set eyes, a pronounced nose, and curled grey hair that extends to his shoulders. He is dressed in a blue outfit with a fur collar. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is a soft gradient.

Französische Grafik 1788–1793