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Couronnement de Voltaire: P.794-1948

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Couronnement de Voltaire

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Gaucher, Charles Étienne
Draughtsman: Moreau, Jean Michel the younger (After)
Publisher: Gaucher, Charles Étienne

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: From the collection of the late Mrs. Arthur James.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1948) by Wilson, Minto

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1782 : Described in the 'Mercure de France' in 1778, but not advertised for sale until 1782.

Note

State with the dedication to and coat of arms of the Marchioness of Villette.

School or Style

French

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.794-1948
Primary reference Number: 184348
BN Inventaire (18thC): 154 II/III
Lawrence/Dighton: 59 IV/V
Mahérault: 393

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 22 February 2022

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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