Major General Peter B. Porter
Artist/Culture
Moritz Fürst
(Hungarian, 1782–after 1841)
Date1814
Mediumbronze
Dimensions6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineMuseum Acquisition
Object number1975.141
Descriptionobv: Bust, R. MAJOR GENERAL PETER B. PORTER. FURST.F. rev: RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS NOVEMBER 3, 1814. EXERGUE: BATTLES OF CHIPPEWA, JULY 5. 1814. NIAGARA. JULY 25. 1814. ERIE. SEP.17.1814. FURST.F. A winged victory, holding in her right hand a palm branch and a wreath of laurel, and in her left three standards, upon which are written: Erie, Chippewa, Niagara. She dictates to the Muse of history, who is seated on the ground, writing.
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