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The Kirby Collection of Historical Paintings, assembled by Allan P. Kirby, Class of 1915, represents a significant repository of 19th and 20th-century American portraits, history paintings, and sculpture that continues to evolve as a living testament to American democratic ideals and social progress.

Jan 3, 2019

Albion Harris BICKNELL (1837-1915), “Lincoln at Gettysburg, November 19, 1863”

Albion Harris Bicknell (1837-1915), "Lincoln at Gettysburg, November 19, 1863"

Jan 3, 2019

Jennie A. BROWNSCOMBE, Washington Greeting Lafayette at Mount Vernon, in 1784

Jennie A. Brownscombe | Washington Greeting Lafayette at Mount Vernon, in 1784

Jan 2, 2019

Henry INMAN, William Penn at the Treaty Elm

Henry Inman, William Penn at the Treaty Elm

Jan 2, 2019

John Sartain (after Henry INMAN), William Penn at the Treaty Elm, engraving

John Sartain, after Henry Inman, "William Penn at the Treaty Elm," engraving

Jan 2, 2019

William Walcutt: “Pulling Down the Statue of George III at Bowling Green, N.Y. July 9, 1776.”

William Walcutt (American, 1819-1882): "Pulling Down the Statue of George III at Bowling Green, N.Y. July 9, 1776."

Nov 5, 2007

History Paintings from the Lafayette College Art Collection

Nov. 5 – Dec. 16, 2007 “History paintings” depict events of particular significance to the artist’s society, intended to embody some interpretation…

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