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· Between the years 1780 and 1792 François Dumont established his reputation as the most sought-after French miniaturist. He painted portraits of the Queen from about 1777 onwards and, after a period of study in Rome, in 1786, became official Court miniaturist following death of Ignazio Pio Vittoriano Campana.