Collection Highlights
Seated Man Writing, from the Economical School Series
Date:
c. 1810-14
Object Number:
1953.274f
Medium:
Black chalk, charcoal, and gray wash on light blue paper
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Marquis de Lafayette, (1757-1834)
Object Number:
1924.95
Date:
ca. 1780-1800
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 4 in. ( 25.4 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Biscuit porcelain bust of Marquis de Lafayette in military uniform; mounted on circular glazed porcelain pedestal with emblem consisting of two French flags with poles crossed with turkey above and leaves surrounding; bands of gliding on pedestal.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Charles Allen Munn
Provenance:
The Collection of Charles Allen Munn
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
