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Bust of The Marquis de Lafayette

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Marquis de Lafayette bust by an unknown artist depicts a man with curly, medium-length hair parted in the middle and combed back on both sides. He wears a military uniform with epaulets on the shoulders, a high collar, and a medal on a ribbon around his neck. A decorative element is on the left side of his chest. The bust is on a short, round pedestal. The subject looks straight ahead with a neutral expression. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–70
Medium
Parian porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
456 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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