Adèle de Romance (Adèle Romanée): A Life in Miniature and Portraiture Adèle de Romance, also known as Adèle Romany or Adèle Romanée (December 7, 1769 – June 6, 1846), was a highly regarded French painter specializing in miniatures and portraits. Her career spanned several decades of significant social and political change in France, and she successfully navigated the art world while adapting her name and artistic presentation to reflect evolving circumstances. Early Life and Artistic Training Birth and Legitimation: Born Jeanne Marie Mercier in Paris, Adèle was initially recognized as a…