George LUKS, General Peyton Conway March (1864-1955), 1919
oil on canvas, 44 1/8 x 38 3/8 in.
Peyton Conway March (December 27, 1864 – April 13, 1955) was a United States Army officer who served as Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1918 until 1921. March attended Lafayette College from 1880-1884; his father was Francis Andrew March, a Lafayette professor. Painted from photograph.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: From Robert D. Schwarz: George Luks values vary dramatically based on subject matter; portraits by the artist are some of the least valuable.
Gift of Allan P. Kirby; using Scott & Fowles; E.J. Rousuck
Source Institute: Mr. Allan P. Kirby, Class of 1915
Credit Line: Kirby Collection of Historical Paintings, Lafayette College, Easton, PA; Gift of Allan P. Kirby (class of 1915)