French School circa 1790
Portrait of a French dignitary, hero of the American War of Independence, wearing the Cross of St. Louis and the Order of Cincinnatus, in profile, with a star on his epaulette.
Gouache in tondo
Diam. 10.5 cm
The Society of the Cincinnati, or Order of Cincinnatus, is the oldest American patriotic society, founded by George Washington on May 13, 1783, and composed of those who had distinguished themselves during the American War of Independence. Famous French soldiers were decorated with La Fayette, Rochambeau or François-Marie d'Aboville.
To be compared with the portraits of Fouquet and Chrétien, around 1790.
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