Daniel Chester FRENCH, Study for Brooklyn Lafayette Relief, Prospect Park, 1916; 1931 cast in bronze
bronze, 8 3/4 x 11 x 1 1/4 in.
Cast of plaster maquette for French's Lafayette at Prospect Park; rectangular study in relief (horse, Lafayette, tree).
1991.01.03
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The piece has been painted and the original metal cannot be determined without removing from formica frame; Also a study for ID# 17X; this cast was picked up a month after French's death.
Provenance Notes:
Oct. 1931: DCF died; Nov. 1931: Dr. Lewis picked up the model for the college.
Provenance:
DCF to FKDetwiller: 6/8/1931: "There is a little sketch model that I had made of the Brooklyn Monument, which is a foot square, more or less...if you care for it, I shall be happy to send it where you say..." July 1931: DCF offered to cast "his little model in bronze, and present it to the college."
Credit Line: Lafayette College Art Collection, Easton, PA; Gift of Mr. Daniel Chester French