Portrait of Chevalier(ère) d’Éon — Jean-Laurent Mosnier

Jean-Laurent Mosnier. Painted 1791.

The French diplomat, soldier, and spy Chevalier(ère) d’Éon (1728–1810) lived 50 years as a man and then 30 years as a woman, becoming a celebrity at the time. In this portrait, d’Éon presents as a woman and supporter of the French revolution, including a cockade on her hat. D’Éon is one of the few historical figures known to have lived beyond traditional gender boundaries.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in 18th Century, Main building, European court art.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 70 × 83.5 cm · On loan from the Lowther Estate Trust

Print: 70 × 83.5 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/2001863. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.