Le Général Gates — French Engraved Portrait
Paris, late 18th century — Frame: 8¼ x 6⅜ inches; sight: 6⅝ x 4¾ inches
 
A finely engraved portrait of General Horatio Gates, depicted in uniform within an oval medallion framed by martial trophies, including shield, cannon, and draped standards. The composition reflects the French celebration of the American victory at Saratoga, commemorating Gates’s command over British forces under Burgoyne. The lower margin bears an engraved French caption referencing the capitulation at Saratoga, anchoring the image within the visual culture of the Revolutionary era and underscoring France’s engagement with the American cause.
 
Condition: Very fine.