VoltaireJean-Antoine HoudonNone
Neoclassical
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741 – 1828)
Explore the neoclassical sculptures of Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828), renowned for his realistic portraits of Enlightenment figures like Washington, Franklin & Voltaire.
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About this artwork
- Title: Voltaire
- Artist: Jean-Antoine Houdon
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Corpus context: intellectual portraiture, classical idealism
- Purpose: Statement
- Keywords: 18th century art, neoclassical sculpture, sculpture detail
- Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
- Topics: jean antoine houdon, sculpture, enlightenment
Quick Facts
- Subject or theme: Philosopher Portrait
- Artist: Jean-Antoine Houdon
- Influences: Classical Antiquity
- Movement: Neoclassicism
- Location: Musée Carnavalet, Paris
Questions & Answers
How strong is the contrast in "Voltaire" by Jean-Antoine Houdon?
"Voltaire" by Jean-Antoine Houdon shows a bold contrast between its light and dark areas.
Which artist and which style stand behind "Voltaire"?
Behind "Voltaire" stand Jean-Antoine Houdon and the Neoclassical movement.
How light is "Voltaire" overall?
In terms of perceived brightness, "Voltaire" by Jean-Antoine Houdon is shadow.