Plate with portrait of Henri de Verger, Comte de la Rochejaquelein

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dated 1794 · Faience (tin-glazed earthenware) · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Henri de Verger, Comte de la Rochejaquelein, 1772–1794, was a famous Royalist soldier and general. The quotation "si j'avance..." was his tallying the call to civilian troops of the Vendée army before their counter-attack on the village of Aubiers, 1791, by General Quétineau.

Artist

Unknown

Date

dated 1794

Medium

Faience (tin-glazed earthenware)

Culture

French, Nevers

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of John Stemme, 1910