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The Chevalier d'Eon: P.441-1947

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Titles

The Chevalier d'Eon
Charles-Geneviève-Louis-Auguste-André-Timothée Éon de Beaumont

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Chambars, Thomas
Painter: Cosway, Richard (After)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1947) by Daniell, Frederick Charles

Dating

1780s
Production date: AD 1787

Note

Proof before title.

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Stipple

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.441-1947
Primary reference Number: 131322
O'Donoghue: 3

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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