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The Marquis de Lafayette

Rembrandt Peale

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Marquis de Lafayette by Rembrandt Peale: A portrait of a man with short, curly brown hair and a neutral expression. He is wearing a black jacket and a white collared shirt with a bowtie. The portrait is oval shaped and set against a brown gradient background that is darker at the bottom and lighter at the top. The oval shape is surrounded by a dark brown frame. The man is positioned centrally in the oval and is looking straight ahead. The portrait is in a realistic style with attention to detail.

Artwork details

Date:
1825
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
502 × 625 px
Museum record:
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