Portrait of a Young Lady
William Verstille
ca. 1790
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
1942.11.5
Tags
bust
About this artwork
The identity of the young lady shown in this miniature remains a mystery. The artistâs delicate brushwork is evident in the fine lines of the sitterâs hair and the lace around her gown. The head and eyes appear disproportionally large, emphasizing her petite figure and innocent expression.