The City of Salem
Salem , MA
The City of Salem is committed to enriching & enlivening the urban environment through commissioning innovative & transformative works of art in all media.
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Portrait of the Marquis de Lafayette
- Oil on canvas
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54.5 x 49.5 in (framed)
(138.43 x 125.73 cm)
- Charles Osgood
Three-quarters-length portrait of the Marquis de Lafayette (1757-1834), in black suit with white collar, standing against a column with elbow propped up. He looks off to the right and holds a scroll in his hand. The Marquis de Lafayette was a guest of the City of Salem on October 29, 1784 and August 31, 1824. This copy was made after a sketch by Samuel B. Morse.
- Framed: 54.5 x 49.5 in (138.43 x 125.73 cm)
- Created: early 19th century
- Current Location: Salem City Hall - 2nd Fl. Council Chamber - 93 Washington Street Salem, MA 01970 (google map)
- Collections: City Hall, Public Art
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