Mary House 1792 - 1795

"Mary House" is a miniature portrait painted by Mary Way, an American artist active in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The piece, painted between 1792-1795, depicts a young girl in profile, a popular style for portrait miniatures during this period. Way's meticulous detail captures the sitter's delicate features and the intricate embroidery on her dress. The small scale of the work, typical of miniature portraits, suggests a personal and intimate nature. This piece is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.