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: [email protected]: https://www.patreon.com/matta_of_factInstagram: @artofhistorypodcastTikTok: @artofhistorypod // @matta_of_factLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices