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Thomas Stewart’s 1792 portrait of the cross-dressing Chevalier d’Eon was, until recently, thought to be a painting of a woman by Gilbert Stuart.
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Knight in Shining Garters

By Posted 10/10/12

London’s National Portrait Gallery buys a portrait of the Chevalier d’Eon—celebrated French spy, diplomat, fencing champion, and cross-dresser Read More