This miniature portrait is unsigned, but has been attributed by a kind expert, to Marie Therese de Noireterre (1760-1819), a Paris artist active from 1785-1803. There are two miniatures by her in the Louvre.Schidlof comments that she was trained by Mme Labille-Guiard. Also "her drawing is faultless and she captures the expression well. The only thing I can criticise her for is the rather dull colour of certain of her miniatures."
The sitter is unknown, however it is interesting to note that he is wearing a tricolor coloured neck scarf, the colours of which are a little brighter than appears in this image. This indicates he was a supporter of the revolution. 997a
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