Old World Portraits
Portrait of General Lafayette in the Park at La Grange-Bléneau
Louise-Adéone Drölling
An elegant 19th-century portrait depicting General Lafayette in a contemplative moment within a verdant landscape.
Marquis De Lafayette
Ary Scheffer
1822 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 19th-century portrait of the Marquis de Lafayette, rendered with luminous clarity and classical grace.
$243
For the selected configuration
From $129
1 frame size
Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1822 by Ary Scheffer, this portrait captures the Marquis de Lafayette with a sense of quiet gravitas. The work showcases the artist's masterful handling of light and texture, from the subtle sheen of the white cravat to the soft, weathered features of the iconic French statesman.
More like this
