Francois-Marie Arout Voltaire

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Artist

Jean-Antoine Houdon (French 1741–1828)

Date

20th century

Medium

Terra cotta

Dimensions

14 15/16 x 11 x 7 7/8 in. (38 x 28 x 20 cm)

Description

Photograph by Jerry L. Thompson for the Boston Athenæum.

Object Number

UH122