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The central motif is Voltaire being crowned by Henri IV, while an amorino standing presents an open volume (the Henriade?) to the King.
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Title: "Apotheosis of Voltaire"
Manufactory:
Dubern
Date: 1785–90
Culture: French, Nantes
Medium: Linen
Dimensions:
L. 43 x W. 36 inches
109.2 x 91.4 cm
Classification: Textiles-Printed
Credit Line: Gift of William Sloane Coffin, 1926
Accession Number: 26.265.29
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