Jean-Gaspard Deburau

Oval portrait of Jean-Gaspard Deburau in a frontal pose, resting his arms on a stone balustrade while wearing his signature Pierrot costume. An elaborate border of decorative foliage frames the image, incorporating theatrical emblems, musical instruments, and other ornamental motifs. Deburau (1796–1846) was a celebrated pantomime artist best known for his performances at the Théâtre des Funambules in Paris.

Jean-Gaspard Deburau (1796-1846) was a famous mime associated with the théâtre des Funambules which was demolished in 1862, during Haussmann’s renovation of Paris.