Charles-Etienne Gaucher

French, 1741 - 1804

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This is a drawing of a theatrical tribute to Voltaire. The scene is set in a classical theatre with intricate architectural details. The audience is gathered in balconies to witness figures presenting a homage at the bust of Voltaire. The arches, columns, and costumes are detailed and grand. The composition features figures on either side of the bust, creating symmetry and formality. The artwork captures a moment of celebration and respect, with rich textures and meticulous details.
Charles-Etienne Gaucher, Couronnement de Voltaire (The Crowning of Voltaire), 1782, etching and engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1946.11.111

Couronnement de Voltaire (The Crowning of Voltaire)

Charles-Etienne Gaucher · 1782 · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1946.11.111
This is a drawing of a theatrical performance in an ornate architectural setting. The scene shows figures in elaborate 18th-century attire on a stage, with a backdrop of arches and columns. The audience is depicted in balconies surrounding the stage. The drawing includes detailed textures for clothing and architecture, with a framed border emphasizing its theatrical nature.
Charles-Etienne Gaucher, Couronnement de Voltaire (The Crowning of Voltaire), 1782, etching and engraving on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1946.11.110

Couronnement de Voltaire (The Crowning of Voltaire)

Charles-Etienne Gaucher · 1782 · etching and engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1946.11.110
This is a drawing of a theatrical scene titled "Couronnement de Voltaire." The image shows a group of elegantly dressed figures gathered around a central bust or statue in an opulent and classical architectural setting. The setting features grand archways and multi-tiered balconies filled with an audience. The figures are dressed in elaborate costumes reminiscent of 18th-century fashion, and appear to be in a celebratory or ceremonious pose. The scene suggests an event in a grand theater or similar venue, with an audience observing from various levels. The image focuses on the details of the architecture and the costuming of the figures.
Charles-Etienne Gaucher, Couronnement de Voltaire (The Crowning of Voltaire), 1782, etching and engraving on laid paper, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2442

Couronnement de Voltaire (The Crowning of Voltaire)

Charles-Etienne Gaucher · 1782 · etching and engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2442
This is a drawing of a theatrical performance in an archway setting. The full representation portrays an elaborate scene featuring an ornate stage set within a grand, architectural backdrop with large arches. The drawing captures detailed architectural elements, including rows of arches and a panel of columns, framing the performance area. The balconies are filled with onlookers observing the scene. The performers on stage are dressed in elaborate costumes, suggestive of a historical or classical drama. The audience below the stage also showcases intricate detailing.
Charles-Etienne Gaucher, Couronnement de Voltaire (The Crowning of Voltaire), 1782, etching on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1946.11.109

Couronnement de Voltaire (The Crowning of Voltaire)

Charles-Etienne Gaucher · 1782 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1946.11.109
This is a drawing of an architectural scene with columns and arches, high ceilings, tiered balconies, and figures engaged in various activities. The drawing features ornate balconies, a central elevated platform beneath a large stone archway, and intricate engravings. The background shows additional arches and structures typical of classical architectural design.
Charles-Etienne Gaucher, Couronnement de Voltaire (The Crowning of Voltaire), 1782, etching and engraving on laid paper, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2441

Couronnement de Voltaire (The Crowning of Voltaire)

Charles-Etienne Gaucher · 1782 · etching and engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2441
The image is an artistic engraving of a woman's bust in profile view, facing right. She is posed upright, with her shoulders slightly angled and her head turned to the side. The engraving shows her from the upper chest up, featuring delicate facial features and intricate hair styled with braids or curls cascading down the back. She wears attire with a ruffled collar. The ornate circular frame surrounding her is adorned with floral details and swirls, seemingly resting on a bed of clouds. The background is plain and light-toned, with no additional elements outside the frame. Small amounts of text beneath the image indicate the authorship and date.
Charles-Etienne Gaucher, Marie-Antoinette, 1775, etching and engraving, Widener Collection, 1942.9.2344

Marie-Antoinette

Charles-Etienne Gaucher · 1775 · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1942.9.2344
The image shows a detailed engraving of a man facing left. He has a prominent nose, wavy hair styled for the time period, and wears a high-collared garment. The engraving is within an ornate rectangular frame with decorative elements. Below the portrait is an inscription with the man's name, Charles Jean François Hénault, and his titles.
Charles-Etienne Gaucher, Charles Jean Francois Henault, engraving and etching on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1988.71.6

Charles Jean Francois Henault

Charles-Etienne Gaucher · engraving and etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1988.71.6
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Don Quichotte de la Manche (volume IV)

Various Artists, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, Charles-Etienne Gaucher, Louis-Joseph Masquelier, Jean Godefroy, Jacques-Joseph Coiny, Louis-Michel Halbou, Florian · published 1799 · 1 vol: ill: etchings and engravings (includes trial proofs) by Halbou and Gaucher after Le Barbier ·  Accession ID  1942.9.1443
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Don Quichotte de la Manche (volume V)

Various Artists, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, Charles-Etienne Gaucher, Louis-Joseph Masquelier, Jean Godefroy, Jacques-Joseph Coiny, Louis-Michel Halbou, Florian, Jean Dambrun · published 1799 · 1 vol: ill: etchings and engravings (includes trial proofs) by Halbou and Dambrun after Le Barbier ·  Accession ID  1942.9.1444
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Don Quichotte de la Manche (volume III)

Various Artists, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, Charles-Etienne Gaucher, Louis-Joseph Masquelier, Jean Godefroy, Jacques-Joseph Coiny, Louis-Michel Halbou, Florian · published 1799 · 1 vol: ill: etchings and engravings (includes trial proofs) by Masquelier and Godefroy after Lefevre ·  Accession ID  1942.9.1442