Collection Applied Arts
Voltaire (1694-1778)
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- Title: Voltaire (1694-1778)
- Artist: Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828)
- Date: 1778
- Material/Technique: Marble
- Size: H 35 cm
The French philosopher Voltaire (his real name was François-Marie
Arouet) had a strong influence on the political life in Europe
during the time of the Enlightenment not only as a result of his
publications but also because of his close contact to some of
the reigning monarchs. Shortly before Voltaire died in 1778, the
sculptor Jean Antoine Houdon made a number of busts (some of them
also with a wig).
