Statue of Jacques Marquette

In this article we will explore the topic of Statue of Jacques Marquette and its impact on today's society. For years, Statue of Jacques Marquette has been the object of study and interest due to its relevance in various areas, both on a personal and professional level. Throughout history, Statue of Jacques Marquette has played a fundamental role in the evolution of humanity, influencing individuals, communities and cultures around the world. From its origins to its current situation, Statue of Jacques Marquette has generated debates, research and reflections that have contributed to expanding our understanding of this topic. In this sense, it is essential to critically analyze the importance of Statue of Jacques Marquette today and how its presence continues to shape the way we interact and function in today's society.

Not to be confused with Statue of Jacques Marquette (Milwaukee, Wisconsin).

Jacques Marquette
The statue in the National Statuary Hall Collection
Artist	Gaetano Trentanove

Jacques Marquette is a statue by Gaetano Trentanove of Jacques Marquette, the best-known version being the 1896 marble one installed in the National Statuary Hall Collection in the Capitol in Washington D.C.

Versions

National Statuary Hall Collection

The statue in the National Statuary Hall Collection is one of two donated by the state of Wisconsin. The work was accepted into the senate in 1896.

Marquette, Michigan

Another version of the statue is the 1897 bronze casting located in Pere Marquette Park, Marquette, Michigan which was cast in Florence, Italy and includes two bas reliefs set in the sandstone base.

Mackinac Island, Michigan

In 1909, a third version was dedicated in Marquette Park on Mackinac Island, Michigan. A plaster version of the statue is located at the State Historical Society of Wisconsin.

References

1. ^ "Jacques Marquette". Architect of the Capitol.
2. ^ Architect of the Capitol Under the Direction of the Joint Committee on the Library, Compilation of Works of Art and Other Objects in the United States Capitol, United States Government Printing Office, Washington 1965 p. 211
3. ^ Murdock, Myrtle Chaney, National Statuary Hall in the Nation's Capitol, Monumental Press, Inc., Washington, D.C., 1955 pp. 26–27
4. ^ "SIRIS – Smithsonian Institution Research Information System". siris-artinventories.si.edu.
5. ^ "SIRIS – Smithsonian Institution Research Information System". siris-artinventories.si.edu.
6. ^ "SIRIS – Smithsonian Institution Research Information System". siris-artinventories.si.edu.

External links

• Media related to Jacques Marquette by Gaetano Trentanove at Wikimedia Commons