Portrait of a Gentleman
Unidentified
ca. 1840
Medium
Painting-Miniature
Classification
Painting-Miniature
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Catherine Walden Myer Fund
Accession Number
1946.11.4
Tags
bust
About this artwork
In this miniature the unidentified gentlemanâs firm jaw and self-assurance suggest a strong personality. The artist skillfully used light and shadow to create a calm effect that underscores the sitterâs composure.
About the Artist
Unidentified ( ) · –