Jacques Thouron came from Geneva, like so many enamel miniaturists, but he lived and worked in Paris for most of his life. He is one of the finest 18th century artists in this genre. The portrait of an unknown man is typical of Thouron’s exceptional figure drawing, his ability to convey skin tone and, last but not least, his eye for capturing the model’s personality. This artist was not formerly represented in the Museum’s collection.
