Mirabeau Revolutionary Portrait Medallion Engraving Circa 1790

Rare and charming Revolutionary-era circular medallion featuring the profile portrait of Honoré-Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau (1749-1791), one of the major figures and legendary orator of the early Revolution.

This high-quality profile is in the tradition of physiognomic portraits, which were very popular at the end of the 18th century. The subject stands out against a beautifully fresh brick-tinted background.

The circular border features precise historical and biographical inscriptions

Top: "Assemblée Nationale PREMIERE LEGISLATURE Constituée le 17 Juin 1789"

Bottom: "Honoré Gabriel Riquetti DE MIRABEAU Depé. de la Sénéchaussée d'Aix"

This engraving is preserved in a mahogany-stained wooden frame and protected by its domed "oeil-de-bœuf" glass.
Good condition,
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