French school circa 1830. Portrait of Lieutenant-Colonel des chasseurs de la Marne Etienne Gabriel Aimé, Comte de Nettancourt-Vaubecourt (1787-1846) Oil on canvas with painted coat of arms top left (minor restoration). Cracks and wear. Gilded frame with palmettes (chip). Reverse of canvas with identification and gilder's label L. Jourdain. Reverse of frame with gilder's label A. Souty. 50 x 41.5 cm The subject bears the insignia of the Legion of Honor, the Order of Saint Louis and Ferdinand of Spain. Historical background: Nettancourt, who previously served with the cuirassiers of the Garde royale, was referenced with the chasseurs de la Marne (12th regiment of mounted chasseurs) in 1818.