Unknown - portrait of a patriotic Frenchman

Although this miniature portrait is unsigned, and of an unidentified man, it is interesting as an indication of the effects of the French Revolution on men's dress.

The man is no longer wearing a powdered wig of the 1780's and is now proudly wearing the colours of the revolution.

Although it looks a little like a military uniform, it is perhaps more likely just to show his allegiance as a an "advertisement" and so to avoid potential persecution, or even the guillotine, as a reviled aristocrat.

The condition is less than perfect, but it was painted by a very competent artist.

It is 55mm in diameter, so is smaller in size than became common after 1800. 1407