Apothéose de Voltaire (The Apotheosis of Voltaire)

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.
Artista
Französische Grafik 1781–1788
Datazione
1782
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
color stipple etching with watercolor on cream wove paper
Dimensioni
30 × 35 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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