Bust of Voltaire
Jean-Antoine Houdon
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Caption
Jean-Antoine Houdon (French, 1741–1828). Bust of Voltaire, Bronze, H: 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm) Base (Square ): 6 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (15.9 x 15.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Ernest T. Weir, 67.227.2. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Artist
Title
Bust of Voltaire
Medium
Bronze
Classification
Dimensions
H: 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm) Base (Square ): 6 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (15.9 x 15.9 cm)
Markings
On left side of shoulder, in Roman capitals: "HOUNDON/1778"
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Ernest T. Weir
Accession Number
67.227.2
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