Jean Pierre Esnard(?)

Artist: Vallée, Jean François de la
Date: ca. 1800

Traditionally considered a portrait of Esnard, who emigrated to Charleston as a refugee from Santo Domingo, its identity has been questioned. The likeness resembles very closely a portrait of John Anthony Barbot (1785-1855) a native of Bordeaux who married Antoinette Esnard. Vallee's portrayal is an unidealized one which emphasizes the sitter's dark coloring.

Notes:

This text is adapted from Martha Severens "The Miniature Portrait Collection of the Carolina Art Association" published by the Carolina Art Association, 1984



  • Medium: Watercolor
  • Support: Ivory
  • Dimensions: 2 3/8 X 2 Inches
  • Credit: Gift of Ione Barbot
  • Period: 19th century
  • Accession Number: 1937.027.0001
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