Classical Portrait of a Historical Figure

Captured within an elegant oval frame, this distinguished 18th-century portrait features a renowned figure from the Enlightenment era. The subject, unmistakably Voltaire, gazes with a subtle, knowing smile, his long, powdered grey wig a prominent feature of his appearance. He is dressed in formal attire: a dark blue velvet coat with ornate buttons, worn over a golden waistcoat and a crisp white ruffled jabot. A hint of red fabric adds a refined accent to his ensemble. The warm, muted background ensures that the intellectual presence and refined character of the celebrated French philosopher are the central focus.

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