Bear Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bear Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 A portrait of Marshal Jean Lannes as a Lt. in 1792. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 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 GuessRevolutionary Tunic1st LieutenantRepublican GorgetPowdered Hair 1790-1795thanks,barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 Just got it in and its a nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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