Stanislas Jean Boufflers

Boufflers Marquis de

French, 1738 - 1815

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The image is an engraving showing a seated man identified as M. de Voltaire. He is angled towards the right side of the frame while engaged in writing or reading a document on a desk. His head is slightly bowed forward as he looks down at the papers, showcasing a profile with a prominent nose and distinct chin. The man wears a coat with fur trim and is adorned with a large, voluminous curly wig, topped by a hat with a folded brim. He appears focused on the task at hand, with his hands resting on the desk. The background is a simple wall with cross-hatched shading, and beside him, there are books and possibly a magnifying glass on the desk, with an elaborately carved chair partially visible behind him.
Stanislas Jean Boufflers, Mr. de Voltaire, 1765, etching and engraving on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 2004.57.1

Mr. de Voltaire

Stanislas Jean Boufflers · 1765 · etching and engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2004.57.1