Little Miss Hone 1824

"Little Miss Hone" is an 1824 portrait by Samuel Morse, known for his contributions to the development of the telegraph. The painting, currently at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, depicts a young girl in a white dress and a large red hat, holding a kitten. The girl's soft features and gentle touch on the cat convey innocence and tenderness, while the detailed rendering of the fabrics and textures contribute to the painting's realism. Morse’s "Little Miss Hone" is a fine example of the portraiture style popular in the early 19th century.