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Largillière, Nicolas de, (1656-1746) Engraving of François-Marie Arouet "Voltaire"

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0672 Author/Creator: Largillière, Nicolas de, (1656-1746) Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: circa 1800 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; Order a Copy

One engraving of François-Marie Arouet commonly known as Voltaire circa 1800. Bust portrait of Voltaire. Based on a painting by Nicolas de Largillière. There is text below the image.

Voltaire, 1694-1778
Arouet, Francois Marie, 1694-1778
Largillière, Nicolas de, 1656-1746

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