Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, 1757-1834, Marquis de Lafayette, General and Statesman

Pierre-Jean David d'Angers

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medallion depicting the profile of a man with an intricate hairstyle, facing left. The subject is labeled "LE GENERAL LAFAYETTE." The material appears to be a brownish metal, likely bronze, giving it a vintage appearance. Below the profile, the name "DAVID" and the year "1830" are engraved. The medallion shows detailed features of the man's face and hair, with raised relief creating a three-dimensional effect against the flat background, providing a tangible connection to its era.