Framed Lafayette and the National Guard by Ken Riley

Product Overview:

• Proudly handmade in the USA
• Wood frame with mat, glass front, paper duster backing with wire hanger
• Museum quality Giclee digital print using archival paper and inks
• Standard size frame measures approx. 24" H x 20" W
• Poster size frame measures approx. 36" H x 30" W

Product Details:

Ken Riley’s Lafayette and the National Guard captures the aging Marquis de Lafayette as a living bridge between the American Revolution and the young republic that grew from it, typically portraying him in dignified command presence, surrounded by uniformed citizen-soldiers who represent the legacy of the colonial militias. Riley, known for meticulous historical detail, emphasizes Lafayette’s symbolic role rather than battlefield action—his posture, dress, and the respectful attention of the troops underline how deeply Americans revered him during his 1824–25 farewell tour, when he was celebrated as the last surviving major general of the Continental Army. The work points to Lafayette’s enduring impact: he helped secure French aid that made American victory possible, fought alongside Washington in key campaigns, and later became an emblem of democratic ideals, so his association with the National Guard reflects the tradition of citizen service and constitutional liberty that both he and the Revolution came to embody.