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Marquis de Lafayette

modeled 1880–81
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Marquis de Lafayette
  • Artist: Aimé-Jules Dalou (French, Paris 1838–1902 Paris)
  • Date: modeled 1880–81
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: Height: 13 9/16 in. (34.4 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture-Bronze
  • Credit Line: Gift of Eugene Victor Thaw, 1988
  • Object Number: 1988.288.1
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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