Portrait of a Gentleman
Unidentified
ca. 1835
Medium
Painting-Miniature
Classification
Painting-Miniature
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Henry L. Milmore
Accession Number
1950.4.36
Tags
bust
About this artwork
In this miniature the well-groomed gentleman wears a high-collared coat, black cravat (worn as a scarf around the neck), and a white shirt secured by a long pin. These details also suggest the gentlemanâs position in society, which allowed him to afford new styles in fashion.
About the Artist
Unidentified ( ) · –