Memorial to Mary Long 1794

John Ramage’s *Memorial to Mary Long* is a miniature portrait on ivory, created in 1794. The work, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a grieving woman, possibly a widow, standing at a grave with the inscription “Mary Long, On 1 April, 1794, Æ 52.” The miniature captures a poignant moment of grief and mourning, highlighting the artist's ability to express emotion in a small format. The use of ivory and the delicate details of the painting add to the intimate and personal nature of the work, offering a glimpse into the private world of grief and remembrance.