Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette
5 of 7 portraits of Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette
by Jean Massard, after Godefroy
line engraving, circa 1814
8 1/2 in. x 5 3/8 in. (216 mm x 137 mm) plate size; 9 1/4 in. x 6 1/4 in. (234 mm x 158 mm) paper size
Bequeathed by (Frederick) Leverton Harris, 1927
Reference Collection
NPG D15392
Sitterback to top
- Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette (1757-1834), French general and statesman. Sitter associated with 7 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Godefroy (active late 18th-early 19th century), Draughtsman. Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits.
- Jean Massard (1740-1822). Artist or producer associated with 4 portraits.
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Events of 1814back to top
Current affairs
Princess Caroline leaves England for a lengthy series of travels in Europe and the Middle East. Scandalous gossip promptly surrounds her relationship with her Italian valet, Count Bartholomew Bergami.George, Prince Regent, hosts a visit of the victorious allies to England with spectacular celebrations and fireworks at Carlton House.
Art and science
John Soane completes the construction of Dulwich Picture Gallery.First steam printing machine in the world is used to publish The Times.
New Royal Mint opens at Tower Hill with improved precision machinery.
Grand Western Canal completed from Loudwell to Tiverton.
International
Paris falls under allied attack; Napoleon sent into exile on Elba.Force of British veterans lands at Chesapeake Bay, defeats Americans at Bladensburg and burns parts of Washington DC.
Peace treaty signed with Americans in Ghent. General Pakenham is killed leading attack on New Orleans before news of the peace reaches America.
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