Bust-length engraving of the Chevalier D'Eon. She is dressed in a tall elaborate white headpiece with different textures and frills. A small hoop earring is visible as well as a white collar and dark gown typically worn by women. A cross-shaped military medal hangs from the gown. Below the portrait reads "R. Cosway R. A. 1787 / Those Chambers Sculpt" and "Published July 12th 1787 by B. Beate. Evans County, London". "Chevalier D'Eon" written in pencil on bottom border.
Place Made England, London, Evans County
Signatures/Marks Chevalier D'Eon (signature) Published July 17, 1787 by B. Beate Evans. Pantry, London (touch mark) Chevalier D'Eon (signature) Ink
July 17, 1787
Paper
10.0 x 7.0in
46.166.19
Image and text: DAR Museum, 2024
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DAR Museum
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