the french miniature painter Jean-Baptiste Sambat (1760–1827). His signature can be seen on the rignt side of the picture, near the shoulder of Fouché.
Français : JosephFouché, duc d'Otrante, ministre de la police, (1759-1820) ( ) Artist Unknown authorUnknown author (French art) Title Français : Joseph Fouché
DescriptionPortrait of JosephFouché.jpg Portrait of JosephFouché, Duke of Otranto (1759-1820) Date first half of 19th century date QS:P,+1850-00-00T00:00:00Z/7