Double Agent: Chevalier d'Éon

The Chevalier d'Éon (1728–1810) is known as a transgender icon, living the first half of their life as a man, and the second as a woman. Theirs is also a life that is remarkably documented in contemporary artwork. But how much can we conclusively determine about how the Chevalier viewed themselves from their portraits? Today's Image(s): Alexandre-Auguste Robineau, The Fencing-Match between the Chevalier de Saint-George and the Chevalier d'Éon (c. 1787-9). Oil on canvas. Royal Collection Trust. And: Thomas Stewart, Chevalier d'Éon, after Jean-Laurent Mosnier (1792). National Portrait Gallery. ______ New episodes every month. Let's keep in touch! Email: artofhistorypod@gmail.com Patreon: Instagram: @artofhistorypodcast TikTok: @artofhistorypod // @matta_of_fact

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Double Agent: Chevalier d'Éon is an episode from Art of History by Amanda Matta.

This episode is 78:21 long.

This episode was published on Apr 4, 2024.

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