Bust (figure) (Lafayette)

Museum Object Number 1957.0738

Object Name

Bust (figure) (Lafayette)

Title

Lafayette

Category

Sculpture

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

France, Europe

Origin Notes

The creation location was identified as probably France by a previous cataloguer [Lorena Baines 2008]. Possibly United States, if after Willam Rush's portrait of Lafayette in 1824. [AWagner 5/2024]

Date

1820-1840

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; Underside of base; "LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE)[ ]/ Bronze Bust of. Beaut [ ]/ ful brown patina; the David d'Angers model/ on marble bass. Height,/ 14 inches.", typed on paper

Subjects

Portrait; Lafayette

Materials

Bronze; Marble

Techniques

Cast, Carved

Dimensions (inches)

13.78 (H) , 5.669 (W) , 3.819 (D)

Dimensions (centimeters)

35 (H) , 14.4 (W) , 9.7 (D)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Idzerda, Stanley J, et al. 1989 Lafayette, Hero of Two Worlds: The Art and Pageantry of His Farewell Tour of America, 1824-1825. 201.
• Published as fig. no. 172, p. 178.
[Book] Field, Cynthia R., et al. 2007 Paris on the Potomac : the French influence on the architecture and art of Washington, D.C.
• Reference pp. 56-76.