Couronnement de Voltaire
Printmaker:
Gaucher, Charles Étienne
Draughtsman:
Moreau, Jean Michel the younger
(After)
History note: Eugène de Wassermann, Brussels; bt. Hermann Metter, 1920s; sold (Sotheby’s) 20-21 April 1959, lot 70, from a ‘portfolio’ of 31 proof impressions; bt. ‘Warren’ for £680; 24 of which purchased by the Fitzwilliam for £300.
Bought from the Perceval Fund, October 1949.
Method of acquisition: Bought (1949)
18th Century
Production date:
AD 1782
: Described in the 'Mercure de France' in 1778, but not advertised for sale until 1782.
Etched state, with the bust of Voltaire as a young man; one of the two figures at the lower left without his sash and decoration.
Inscription present: privilege
Accession number: P.466-1949
Primary reference Number: 184347
BN Inventaire (18thC): 154 I/III
Lawrence/Dighton: 59a
Mahérault: 393
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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