Portrait of a Lady 1830 - 1840

"Portrait of a Lady" is an 1830-1840 miniature painting by British artist Hugh Bridport (1794-1875). The painting, which is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, depicts a woman in a simple dress with a white bonnet, likely a fashionable style of the period. Bridport specialized in portraiture and the intimate scale of the miniature would have been typical for personal keepsakes. The painting, with its delicate details and realistic depiction, is a testament to Bridport’s skill as a miniaturist, illustrating his ability to capture both likeness and the essence of his subject.