Figure 1.--This portrait is known as the "Boy in Red" as he wears a bright red jacket. Unfortunately as it is a side view, not a lot of details is available on his clothes. The long hair boys wore before the Revolution still appears to ahve been popular. The boy is the Compte d´espagnac. |
This portrait is known as the "Boy in Red" as he wears a bright red jacket. One source dates this portrait at 1803, but a more correct date would seem to be 1786. The long hair in particular was much less popular after the Revolution in the early 19th century. Unfortunately as it is a side view, not a lot of details is available on his clothes. Note the ruffled cuffs, but their is some kind of white cloth draped around his neck. The long hair boys wore before the Revolution still appears to have been popular. The boy is the Compte d´espagnac, but I do not have any information about him at this time. We looks like quite a lively young fellow in his portrait. We note that Madame Vegée Le Brun went to London in 1803 and stayed 2 years. I am not sure why she stayed so long as she referred to it as "Unmerry England".
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