France Miniature Portrait circa 1790

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Hello,

I just purchased this miniature portrait and was wondering if we can identify the gorget. Maybe a National Guard of Paris. It looks to have maybe a battle scene in the background. I'll post better pics when I get it in a week or so.

thanks,

barry

Edited April 2, 2009 by Bear

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A portrait of Marshal Jean Lannes as a Lt. in 1792.

[Bear]

Hello,

I've been searching the web and have come up with a best guess. The French officer wears a revolutionary tunic and has the rank of 1st Lieutenant. The lack of detail on the gorgot doesn't help but it looks to be a Republican gorget. The Royal French gorget have a crown above the emblem. The one painted doesn't seem to have it. I'm not sure when powdered hair went out of style, but I'd say the early 1790's.

Best Guess

Revolutionary Tunic

1st Lieutenant

Republican Gorget

Powdered Hair 1790-1795

thanks,

barry

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Just got it in and its a nice one.

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