The Patron Saint of Transvestites
A Portrait of the Chevalier D’Éon.
Thomas Stewart’s portrait is on display at Philip Mould showroom in London.
Permalink“Stories of the Chevalier’s exploits as diplomat, spy, and master swordsman abound, including claims that D’Éon, disguised as a woman on a secret mission Russia, became one of the Empress’s maids of honour. It seems he could out-scarlet the Pimpernel himself.”