700 - H. SCHMIDT (1780-1821), French politician Aubert du Bayet, Crayon manner

H. SCHMIDT (1780-1821), French politician Aubert du Bayet, Crayon manner Heinrich Schmidt (1780 Dresden - 1821 ibid.): Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Annibal Aubert du Bayet (1757 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA - 1797 Constantinople; today Istanbul) politician and French general, bust from front in oval in front of dotted background, 19th century, Crayon manner Technique: Crayon manner on Paper Inscription: Signed "H. Schmidt sc." in the plate below the print, inscribed with the sitter's name below. Date: 19th century Description: Jean-Baptiste Annibal Aubert du Bayet (* 19 August 1757 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (New France[1]); † 17 December 1797 in Constantinople) was a politician and French general who distinguished himself in the First Coalition War, notably in the siege of Mainz by Prussian and Austrian troops. Keywords: 19th century, Biedermeier, Portraits, France, Size: Paper: 21,8 cm x 14,8 cm (8,6 x 5,8 in), Plate: 15,9 cm x 12,0 cm (6,3 x 4,7 in), Depiction: 9,0 cm x 8,0 cm (3,5 x 3,1 in) Condition: Good condition. The sheet has discoloured according to its age and is stained and foxed especially at the margins. The margins especially at the top and bottom and the sheet corners are bumped. The tear at the lower right of the sheet margin is fixed with adhesive tape on the reverse.