Portrait Commission
This is a portrait commission of President Alison Byerly, the first female President of Lafayette College. Lafayette College was founded in 1826. I collaborated with President Byerly on creating a homage within her Presidential Portrait. Behind President Byerly, hangs a painting from Lafayette College's art collection entitled "Washington Greeting Lafayette at Mount Vernon" by historical artist Jennie Augusta Brownscombe (American 1850-1936). Jennie was known for American history painting, she was also a founding member of the Art Student's League of New York City. It was very befitting to have a painting depicting America's first President behind Lafayette College's first female President. This portrait is in the collection of Lafayette College.
-Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso