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Seated Voltaire (image 1 of 6), between c.1779 and c.1795. Creator: Jean-Antoine Houdon
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Seated Voltaire (image 1 of 6), between c.1779 and c.1795. Creator: Jean-Antoine Houdon
Seated Voltaire (image 1 of 6), between c.1779 and c.1795
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Seated Voltaire
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is an exquisite 18th-century sculpture by Jean-Antoine Houdon, depicting the renowned French philosopher, writer, and dramatist François Marie Arouet Voltaire. The artwork, created between approximately 1779 and 1795, is a testament to Houdon's exceptional skill in capturing the essence of his subject. Voltaire, seated with a quill pen in hand and a stack of books at his feet, is portrayed as a contemplative and thoughtful figure. His expressive face, with furrowed brow and piercing gaze, conveys a deep sense of intellectual intensity. The sculpture is on a modern painted wood base, and the figure itself is made of plaster with vestiges of paint and terracotta slip, supported by metal stands. Voltaire, born in Paris in 1694, was a prolific writer and thinker whose influence on European thought and literature is immeasurable. He was a leading figure of the French Enlightenment, and his works, which included plays, poems, and essays, tackled a wide range of issues, from religion and morality to politics and philosophy. This stunning sculpture, now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), is a reminder of Voltaire's enduring legacy as a cultural icon and a symbol of the intellectual and artistic achievements of 18th-century Europe. It is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of art, literature, or European culture. Whether admired for its historical significance or its aesthetic beauty, "Seated Voltaire" is a work that continues to captivate and inspire viewers to this day.
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