early life and career alexandre-jean dubois-drahonet, a french portrait painter, was born in paris in 1791. this period marked the beginning of the neoclassicism movement in france, which would later influence his work. artistic contributions dubois-drahonet executed a great number of sketches of various national and military costumes, some of which are now showcased at windsor. his works demonstrate an attention to detail and an understanding of the nuances of portraiture. notable works: the national costume sketches, a collection that highlights his skill in capturing the essence of frenc…